Aama vadai / Split chickpea fritters

This is a snack which I always enjoy with tea..I learnt this recipe from my grandma..In olden days people prepare this using ural..Nowadays it is prepared quickly using the mixie/blender..It contains channa dhall and hence rich in proteins too..Here is how I prepared this fritter..

           

Ingredients

Channa dhall/ split chickpea - 1 cup
Small sized onion - 1 finely chopped
Green chillies - 5 finely chopped
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Coriander leaves
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon stick - 1/ inch
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

Directions

Soak the channa dhall in water for at least three hours..Drain the water well and sperate 2 tablespoons of channa dhall and grind the remaining dhall coarsely in a mixie along with the cumin seeds and cinnamon..
To this mixture add the finely chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves, coriander leaves and the seperated 2 tablespoons of channa dhall and mix well..Also add salt to taste..
Now take a spoon of this batter in your palm and press them slightly so that they form discs of about 2 inches in diameter..Deep fry them in oil on both sides until they turn golden brown..
Drain them in paper towels and serve them hot..

This is my entry for Waiter, there's something in my pulses hosted by Jeanne..