Kharyo /Urad Daal Vada

Crisp pattices made with Split white lentil,coconut and fresh spices.

 Kharyo is a traditional snack made with split urad daal with skin.Soaked white lentil/urad daal is ground in a coarse paste and then coconut and some fresh spices are add in the mixture.The round and flat pattice are then deep fried to make a crisp snack.Saw this in a t.v show and loved it.This is a perfect snack for monsoon and winter season.best served with coconut chutney or a tangy and spicy dip.

Preparation time-15 minute
Cooking time-10 minutes
Snacks
INGREDIENTS-

• Split Urad daal /white lentil with husk-1 cup
• Fresh coconut,grated-2 tbsp
• Ginger,chopped- 1 tbsp
• Green chilies,finely chopped-1 tbsp 
• Mango powder- 1tsp *
• Asafoetida-1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves ,chopped- approx-15
• Fresh coriander,chopped-2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Salt-to taste
• Cooking oil-to fry

PROCEDURE-

1. Wash and soak urad daal in enough water for 2.5 hours.
2. Drain the water and grind daal to make a thick and slightly coarse paste.
3. Take out the mixture in a bowl.
4. Add all the ingredients and spices in the mixture and mix well.
5. Grease 2 plastic sheets with some oil and place a small ball of mixture over it.
6. Press with other sheet to make a smooth and slightly flat disc.
7. Heat oil in a deep and wide pan.
8. Lift the pattice with wet hands and gently slide in hot oil.(few at a time)
9. Deep fry on medium heat till golden and crisp,drain on a paper napkin.
10. Serve hot.

Serving suggestions-serve with a tangy and spicy dip or with tomato ketchup.

Note-
*can also add some chopped raw mango pieces instead of mango powder.