Koottu Vadam

Grind soaked urad dhal, red chili, ash gourd, onion into thick fine batter without adding water

Add asafoetida, salt, mix well

Spread a cloth on the terrace

Take a handful of batter and arrange them over the cloth into small pieces randomly

Cover it with a plastic cover, so that dust does not deposit over the vadam

Allow it to dry in direct sunlight for 3~4 days or until the vadam is light and dry

Store it in a dry container

Heat oil in a pan

Fry the vadam, add it to koottu or kozhambu when it is super hot