Cabbage Vadai

Makes 15-20

  • 170g split peas
  • 120g cabbage
  • 150ml water
  • 1 teas asafoetida powder
  • 4 chillies
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tbls peas (optional)
  • 1 bunch chopped coriander
  • Salt + pepper
  • Oil for deep frying

Method 1: Soak split peas in water for 2 hours, drain put in blender with asafoetida, chillies and salt. Place in mixing bowl with finely chopped cabbage and finely chopped onion. Form into balls. Deep fry until brown

Alternative method: Soak split peas 2 hours, cook in pressure cooker 5 mins until still slightly crunchy drain well. Put in blender with asafoetida, salt and chillies. Microwave onion and cabbage 3 mins and add to pea mixture. Form into balls and fry in a little oil.