This recipe is for Thinai Masala Vadai, a healthy version of masala vadai that includes millet grains. It consists of foxtail millet, split bengal gram, onions, green chilies, mint, fennel seeds, ginger, curry leaves, and salt. The ingredients are soaked and blended into a coarse paste, mixed with additional ingredients, and formed into balls that are flattened and deep fried until golden brown. Thinai Masala Vadai is served with coconut chutney.