Lauki Soya Chana Dal

.5 cup soy chunks
.5 cup chana dal
1 sml lauki chopped
1 onion chopped medium
ginger sml piece chopped fine or grated
3-4 green chillis
jeera 1 tsp
hing a pinch
turmeric, salt to taste

Boil channa dal and chopped lauki and grated ginger and chopped green chillies as well as soya chunksand salt and turmeric in a pressure cooker.  In a pan heat oil the add hing, jeera the chopped onion and fry. Then mix chana dal mixture and cook fr few minutes to incorporate all flavours.

Paripu Vada

Paripu vada just like the quintessential bhajji of the north India is very popular in south India. A popular snack for tea time.
Ingredients:
1 cup chana dal soaked  for 2 hours and then drained
1/2 tsp sweet cumin or saunf
salt to taste
chopped half of an onion
chopped few sprigs of corriander
chopped curry leaves
 finely chopped ginger
3 green chillies
3 dry red chillies
Refined vegetable oil for frying
Coarsely grind the chana dal with some salt and the red and green chillies. Use the pulse option on the grinder. The dough will not be runny but not tough either. Mix the dough with the other chopped items and hing. Make small balls .Using your palms, flatten balls to make vadas with a hole/depression at the centre. Fry till golden brown on both sides. Take out with slotted spoons and keep on paper napkins to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup. Tastes good even without accompaniment. Enjoy!