Masala Vada

Masala Vada is a hot and crisp Indian fritter prepared with soaked chana dal. This homemade version is prepared for four servings and uses familiar Indian ingredients. The method is simple. Cook patiently and watch the colour, aroma, and texture as the dish comes together. Ghee gives the recipe a warm aroma and a rich homemade taste wherever it suits the dish. Serve the fritters immediately while the outside is crisp. Making this recipe at home is a pleasant experience, especially when the fresh aroma fills the kitchen. Please do try this recipe and share your feedback using the comment box below.

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Masala Vada

Author: Ambarish Joglekar Cooking Method: Deep-Frying, Mixing Cuisine: Indian Courses: Appetizer Recipe Keys: F Four servings I Indian recipe M Masala Vada

Difficulty: Beginner Total Time 3 hrs 35 mins

Calories: 270

Description

A hot and crisp Indian fritter prepared with soaked chana dal.

Ingredients:

Servings

• 2 cups chana dal soaked for 3 hours
• 2 tablespoons gram flour
• 1 tablespoon rice flour
• 2 tablespoons water if needed
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon melted ghee
• ³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
• oil for deep-frying
• 1 small onion and 10 curry leaves

Instructions

1. Drain the chana dal. Keep 2 tablespoons whole and grind the remaining dal to a coarse paste.
2. Mix the paste and whole dal with onion, curry leaves, flours, spices, melted ghee, and salt.
3. Keep the mixture aside for 180 minutes so the flavours settle.
4. Heat the oil in a deep kadai over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
5. Shape the mixture into small flat vadas and slide them carefully into the hot oil.
6. Fry until crisp and evenly golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain the extra oil.
7. Serve immediately with green chutney or tomato chutney..

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 270kcal

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