Yummy Indian Crunch Patties / Lentil & Chickpea Masala Vedai

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry chickpeas
• 1/2 cup dry lentils
• 1 medium onion, diced very finely
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying

Recipe

• 1 clean the chickpeas and lentils in cold water, and soak them in a sufficient water level for at least 1 hour. (important- i know you were thinking about pre-boiling or just using canned to be lazy. but i did the same thing and had to toss it the first time; there has to be coarseness to this batter or it won't work. it'll be like frying funnel cake batter, too creamy and nothing to chew on.).
• 2 drain well and blend in a food processor.
• 3 the mixture should have a thick and pasty consistency-- but if it can't blend, just add a few drops of water but not too much.
• 4 pour the lentil/chickpea puree into another mixing bowl, and add the other ingredients, blending well.
• 5 form the mixture into balls (about ping pong ball sized) with your hands (i hope you washed them) and flatten.
• 6 let the balls set for a few minutes.
• 7 fry the balls in the olive oil, then blot on paper towels.
• 8 serve with a nice chutney, tamarind date sauce, a nice yogurt sauce, or double/triple the recipe to have enough for all 3!