Soak 1 cup channa dal in water for 2-3 hours.
Add to a mixie jar without water and 1 tbsp fennel seeds.
Grind to coarse mixture.
Make small balls and cook in idly pot. It takes around 5-10 mins
Grind to coarse mixture without water.
Transfer to plate. Take cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves,star anise and Marathi moggu.
Add 2 tsp oil in a pan. Along with 1 tsp mustard seeds
Add grinded ginger garlic
Add few curry leaves and 1 lengthwise chopped onion
Add all the spices and saute well
Saute till onion becomes transparent.
Add 1 big finely chopped tomatoes.
Check the channa balls are cooked.
Crush them down and add it to the gravy.
Add 1 tbsp chilly powder
Add water and adjust thickness.
Add 1 tsp salt
Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Allow to boil till gravy thickens and raw smell leaves.
Vadacurry is ready to serve.