Spinach Black-eyed Peas Vada (Fritters)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup black-eyed peas, soaked in water for 6-8 hrs and drained
• 1 cup chopped spinach/palak
• 1 large finely chopped onion
• 3-4 green chills finely chopped
• 2″ ginger finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
• salt to taste
• oil for deep frying

Method:

• Grind the soaked and drained black eyed peas to a coarse paste adding about 1-2 tbsps of water.
• Add the chopped onions, chopped spinach, green chillis, ginger, coriander leaves, cumin seeds and salt and mix well.
• Take a lemon size dough and flatten it on your palm to make a patti shape.
• Put them in hot oil and fry till golden brown.
• Serve hot with tomato sauce or any chutney of your choice.