Ulunthu Vadai (Split black lentils Vadai)

Ingredients

• 1 cup ulunthu/split black lentils - soaked overnight and grind/blend to a smooth consistency with water.
• (Note: add water bit by bit because the paste must come together to shape it as a doughnut)
• 1 green chili - sliced
• 1 red chili - sliced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds - crushed
• 1 tsp black pepper seeds -crushed
• 5 shallots - sliced/chopped
• 2-3 sprigs curry leaves - sliced/chopped
• 1-2 sprigs spring onion - sliced/chopped
• 1-2 sprigs coriander leaves - sliced/chopped
• Salt for taste
• Oil for frying