Kadala Parippu Ada

 After my post on Kadala parippu Cake,here's another recipe with kadala parippu(Chickpeas)...again something sweet.And again a Malabar Special.You can check my other recipes of Malabar special Adas...Kaayada,Irachi Ada..etc specially prepared during the month of Ramadan.This Ada is made with a filling of Cooked Split Chick peas(Kadalaparippu),sugar and Coconut.Now coming to the recipe

Ingredients
For the filling
Cooked Split Chick peas/Kadala parippu /Chana dal      2 cups
Coconut grated                                       2 cups
Sugar                                                      1/2 cup
Cardamom powder                               1/2 tsp
Oil                                   for deep frying
For the dough
APF/Maida                        2 cups
Water                                3/4 cup
Salt                                as needed

 Preparing Method
-Coarsely grind the cooked dal and keep aside*.
-In a heavy bottomed or a non stick pan add the coconut and sugar and keep on medium flame.Keep stirring till the sugar dissolves and mixes well with the coconut.
-Add the cardamom powder and dal (kadala parippu)*.Cook for two minutes till everything gets  mixed  properly.Remove from stove top and let it cool.
-Now prepare a smooth,non sticky dough using the flour water and salt.
-Pinch out and make small balls from the dough.
-Flatten each ball into small circular shapes,add 1 or 2 tbsp of filling on one side and cover it with the other side sealing the ends making a pattern on the edges using your fingers (see the image below)
-Do the similar way to rest of the dough and the sweet filling.
-Heat oil in a kadayi and deep fry these Adas till golden brown.

 *You can seal and shape by pressing the edges using a fork also.