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Sankrathi Shubakankshalu

Today is special day for all south indians as its sankranthi or pongal festival. Its actually called makara sankranthi..on this day, sun enters makara i.e. capricorn sign – 10th sign of the zodiac. This is the day when ladies of the house makes lot of tasty dishes! One of them is minapa garelu. Here is the recipe…

Ingredients

1 cup Urad dal
2 Green chillies
1 big Onioin finely chopped
1 tbsp small pieces of ginger
Salt – According to taste
Jeera
Oil

Method

• Soak Urad dal in water for about four hours.

• Drain the water completely and grind the dal adding some salt (Dont use water while grinding).

• Add finely chopped onions, green chillies, ginger pieces and jeera to the dough. You can add a little chilli powder too. Then make the dough into the the shape of vada. You can do this on a ziplock bag easily.

• Deep fry till golden brown. Serve hot with coconut chutney.

ENJOY!!!!!