Vada

Vada is a delicious and crispy Indian breakfast dish made from spiced lentil batter, deep-fried to perfection. This gluten-free delicacy is often enjoyed with coconut chutney and sambar for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

• Split urad dal (black gram) - 100 grams
• Rice flour - 30 grams
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Green chilies - 1, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Curry leaves - 6-8, chopped
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon
• Oil - for deep frying

Steps

1. Soak the split urad dal in water for 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked dal and blend it into a smooth batter with a little water as needed.
3. Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and add rice flour, chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves, salt, black pepper, and baking soda. Mix well.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5. Wet your hands and take a small portion of the batter, shape it into a doughnut or round shape with a hole in the center.
6. Carefully drop the shaped vadas into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
7. Remove the vadas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
8. Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein due to urad dal, which supports muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats when fried in quality oil, contributing to overall energy.

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