Spring onion vadai (dumpling)

This dumpling with the flavours of spring onion is an excellent teatime snack.

 Ingredients:
 Husked black gram – 2cups
 Chopped Green chillies – 2tsps
 Chopped spring onion greens – 1/2cup
 Eating soda -1pinch (optional)
 Salt to taste
 Oil for frying

Method:
Soak the husked black gram in water for two hours. Drain the water and grind it to a smooth paste. Rest it for few minutes. Then, mix the chopped items, salt and eating soda. Dip the fingers in water and take small quantities of the dough. Flatten and shape it like doughnut. Place a hole in the centre. Slide it in hot oil. Cook on both sides till it is crispy. Drain on to a paper towel. Serve hot with red chutney.