Deep Fried Chana Dal

Vepudu Senaga Pappu

Ingredients:

Chana Dal 1 cup
Red Chilli Powder to taste
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

Method of preparation:

Soak chana dal in water for 3 - 4 hours.
Place the soaked chana dal on kitchen towel and pat it dry.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium high heat.
Slowly drop soaked chana dal into hot oil.
After few minutes, oil stops bubbling.
Stir and fry the chana dal for one more minute.
Remove the completely roasted chana dal onto absorbent paper.
Pour the fried chana dal into a jar while its still hot, sprinkle sufficient red chilli powder and salt.
Mix thoroughly, let it cool and serve fried chana dal as a snack.

Notes: Add a small pinch of soda bi carb in soaked chana dal if you wish