Description
Learn how to make delicious Masala Vada, also known as Dal Vada or Parippu Vada, a popular South Indian snack made from chana dal and aromatic spices. These crispy and flavorful fritters are perfect for snacking or as a side dish.
Ingredients
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For Masala Vada:
- 1/2 cup chana dal
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- A pinch of hing
- Oil for deep frying
To grind together:
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 4 large cloves of garlic
- 4 small red chilies
- 1/2 inch ginger
Instructions
- Soaking the Dal: Rinse the chana dal and soak it for 2 to 3 hours. Drain the water completely.
- Grinding the Spices: In a mixer jar, grind ginger, garlic, red chilies, and fennel seeds to a coarse paste.
- Preparing the Mixture: Grind half of the soaked chana dal with the spice paste to a coarse mixture. Mix with the remaining chana dal, onion, coriander, salt, and hing.
- Shaping and Frying: Shape the mixture into balls, flatten them, and deep fry until golden brown.
- Serving: Drain the fried vadas and serve hot.
Notes
- Dal: Chana dal is recommended for the best texture. Vada paruppu can also be used for a crispier vada.
- Onions: Add onions just before shaping to avoid excess moisture.
- Consistency: The mixture should be thick; avoid adding extra water. You can use rice flour or rava for added crispiness.
- Shaping: Ensure vadas are medium thickness for the right texture.
- Variations: Add greens, chilies, or curry leaves for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 vada
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
