Masala vada is a popular South Indian tea time snack. It is made with peas dal instead of Chana dal for a better taste. Hot Masala vada pairs well with chutney and is a perfect accompaniment for tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1cupPeas dal / vada paruppu
- 1pieceOnion
- 4cloveGarlic
- 1inGinger
- 1pieceCinnamon
- 7pieceGreen chilli
- 1tspFennel seeds
- 2tbspCoriander leaves
- 2sprigCurry leaves
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
How to make Masala Vada / Paruppu Vada
Preparation
Soak the peas dal or paruppu for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, drain it.
Grinding
Add garlic, ginger, green chilli, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and curry leaves to a mixer jar.
Grind to a coarse paste without adding water. Keep aside.
Take 2 tbsp of soaked dal and keep aside.
Coarsely grind the remaining soaked dal without adding water in pulse mode.
Mixing
Transfer the ground dal to a bowl, then add the 2 tbsp soaked dal and the coarsely ground masala.
Add chopped onion and mix well.
Shaping and Frying
Take a small portion from the batter, roll it with your hand, and gently flatten it with your palm (not too thick).
Heat oil. When the oil becomes hot, gently drop the vadas.
Fry until light golden brown.
Follow the same process for all vadas.
Tips & Tricks
Serve hot with a cup of tea for the best experience.
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