Vegetable vada
Vegetable vada is the South Indian style snack recipe . This recipe is very tasty and packed with protein and fiber. Soaking chana dal enhances its texture and nutrition, this vada is a perfect tea time snack and breakfast. they usually make vada with urad dal or chana dal. I have made it with chana dal and vegetables. This vada is great evening snack for children. Even children who do not vegetable will eat it well. How to make this vada recipe, step by step pictures added.
Ingredients
- Chana -1 cup (split bengal gram)- soaked for 3-4 hours
- Mixed vegetables -1/2 cup (grated carrots,finely chopped cabbage, beans)
- Onion- 1 small ( chopped )
- Garlic cloves – 2( minced )
- Ginger 1 inch – ( grated )
- Green chilis -2 (chopped )
- cumin seeds- 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder- 1 teaspoon
- Red chili powder-1/2 teaspoon
- Garam masala-i/2 teaspoon
- Coriander leaves (chopped )
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
How to make vada:
1.Soak Chana Dal
- Wash and soak chana dal for 3-4 hours. Drain and keep aside.
2.Grind the chana dal
- Grind the soaked chana dal coarsely without adding much water. The batter should be thick and slightly grainy.
3.Mix vegetables and spices
- Transfer the ground dal to bowl. Add chopped vegetables,onion,garlic,ginger,green chilis,cumin seeds, turmeric powder,red chili powder,garam masala, coriander leaves and salt mix well.
4.Shape the vadas
- The small portion of the mixture, shape into round patties, and flatten slightly.
5.Fry until golden
Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry vadas om medium heat until golden brown and crispy both sides.
6.Drain and serve
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve with tea for an evening snacks.
What is vada?
Vada is a South Indian deep fried snack or breakfast recipe. It is typically made from lentil -based batter or vegetable mixture .
