Vegan Vada

Vegan Vada is a delightful Indian snack made from spiced lentils, deep-fried to golden perfection. These crispy fritters are perfect for a lunch dish, served with coconut chutney or sambar.

Ingredients

• Split urad dal (black gram) - 100 grams
• Water - 1 cup
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Green chili - 1, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Curry leaves - 8-10, chopped
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Rice flour - 2 tablespoons
• Oil - for deep frying

Steps

1. Soak the split urad dal in water for 4-6 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked dal and blend it in a food processor with a little water until you get a smooth batter.
3. Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and add chopped onions, green chili, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves, salt, black pepper, and rice flour. Mix well to combine.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5. Wet your hands and take a small portion of the batter, shaping it into a round fritter or vada.
6. Carefully drop the shaped vadas into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
7. Fry the vadas for about 3-4 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
8. Remove the vadas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
9. Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and dietary fiber from lentils.
• Rich in essential vitamins and minerals, promoting overall health.

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