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.