Food 
VEGAN VADA RECIPE
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Blender or
food processor - Skillet or
frying pan - Slotted spoon
- Absorbent paper towels
- Measuring cups
- Measuring
spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup of urad dal split black gram
- 2-3 green chilies finely chopped
- 1/2 inch piece of ginger grated
- A handful of fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper coarsely ground
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
- Water for soaking and grinding
Instructions
- Rinse the urad dal under running water and soak it in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- Drain the soaked urad dal and transfer it to a blender or food processor.
- Add green chilies, grated ginger, cilantro, cumin seeds, black pepper, and salt to the blender.
- Grind the mixture into a thick and smooth batter, adding water as needed. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when dropped.
- Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan for deep frying. The oil should be medium-hot, around 350°F (180°C).
- Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, take a small portion of the batter, and shape it into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly to form a round vada shape.
- Gently slide the shaped vada into the hot oil. Fry 3-4 vadas at a time, depending on the size of your pan. Avoid overcrowding.
- Fry the vadas on medium heat, flipping occasionally, until they turn golden brown and crisp on both sides. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried vadas from the oil and place them on absorbent paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter until all the vadas are fried.
- Serve the vegan vadas hot with chutney, sambar, or enjoy them as a snack on their own.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 150 | Total Fat: 5g | Total Carbohydrates: 20g | Dietary Fiber: 7g | Protein: 7g
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