Cabbage Vada/Fritters

• 1 cup split red lentils (red dal)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp asafoetida
• 4 small green chillies
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage*
• 1 onion
• 1 bunch coriander leaves
• oil

*Use spinach leaves for another variety.
Soak the lentils in the water for at least 2 hours. Drain off the water completely and blend the lentils in a blender. Add the asa, chopped chillies, chopped onion and salt. Blend some more.

Add the cabbage and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. With a wet hand, take a spoonful ofthe dough and form a ball. Flatten it with a palm of your hand and let slip into hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crisp. Drain on the kitchen towel until the others are done.