Kollu Vada Kurma Recipe (Horse Gram Fritters Spicy & Tangy Curry)

The Kollu Vada Kurma Recipe is a fingerlicking curry to relish either with rice or with rotis, that is made from horse gram dal. The horse gram dal fritters are added in this coconut based masala gravy, making it a healthy addition to a traditional korma recipe.  Course : Lunch Ingridients : For Kollu Vadai (Horse Gram Fritters) 2 cups Horse Gram Dal (Kollu/ Kulith) 1 Onion , finely chopped 2 Green Chillies , finely chopped 1 inch Ginger , finely chopped 1 sprig Curry leaves , finely chopped 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf) , coarsely pounded Salt , to taste Oil , as required Ingredients for Kurma (Curry) 2 Onions , finely chopped 2 Tomatoes , finely chopped 1 inch Ginger , grated 3 cloves Garlic 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania) 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi) 2 Cloves (Laung) 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini) 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf) 3 sprig Mint Leaves (Pudina) , roughly chopped 2 Bay leaves (tej patta) Oil , as required To grind into a masala 2 tablespoon Poppy seeds , soaked in hot water 1/4 cup Fresh coconut , grated 5 Cashew nuts Instructions To begin making the Kollu Vada Kurma Recipe, soak the horse gram for at least two hours in warm water or overnight. Once soaked, drain the water.Place the soaked horse gram (kollu) along with the green chilies ginger and curry leaves into a mixer grinder. Make a coarse batter. Place the batter in a mixing bowl, add the onions, fennel seeds, salt and mix well. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.Prepare the Kuzhi Paniyaram Pan and place it on medium heat. Add a teaspoon of oil into each one of its cavities. Soon the kollu vada batter into each cavity and fry until golden brown on all sides. Proceed to make the Kollu Vada the similar way and keep aside.