Step by Step method

• Preparation:

• 1.Wash black gram thoroughly with water.
  

• 2.Add methi seeds to the black gram and soak the mix for 4 hours.
  

• 3.Grind the soaked mix into smooth batter.
  

• 4.Add ragi flour and salt to the batter and mix well.
  

• 5.Allow the batter to ferment for 45 mins.
  

• 6.Chop onions and green chilli and grate mango ginger.
  

• 7.Mix all the chopped ingredients, mango-ginger, curry leaves and cumin seeds to the ragi batter and mix well.Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
  

• 8.Make small round balls of the batter and flatten them lightly.
  

• 9.Deep fry these in hot oil on a medium flame till they turn brown.
  

• Ragi vadas are ready to be served hot with chutney
  

• Note: You can add 1/6 tsp baking powder instead of methi for better fermentation. In that case, add after grinding the batter