Appla Phadi Adgai(Pickle With Papad Balls).
A simple variety of pickle that can be instantly prepared as a side dish with papads which are readily available in every home. In earlier days people used to make papads at home and fresh papad balls were used to prepare the adgai.
Ingredients;
raw papad-3,
red chillies-6,
hing-1/8 tsp,
urid dal-1 tsp,
tamarind-a small lemon size,
salt to taste,
oil for frying.
For Seasoning:
coconut oil-1tsp,
mustard seeds-1 tsp,
curry leaves.
Method.
Dip the papads in water and keep aside for a few mts.
Strip the papads and make small balls out of it.
Deep fry in oil to a crisp texture.
Soak tamarind in little water for a few minutes.
Fry the chillies and urad dal in little oil, till light brown.
Grind masala with chillies, urad dal, hing, salt and tamarind to a fine paste using little water.
Add water, if necessary, to get a liquid texture.
Add the fried papad balls.
Season with mustard seeds and curry leaves in oil.
Mix well.
Can be used after a couple of hours.
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