Moong Dal Vada (Lentil Fritters)
Crispy, salty, spicy and absolutely addictive, this moong dal vada recipe is going to be your next favorite tea time snack option.
Ingredients
- 2 cup split moong dal soaked
- 1 red onion
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic
- 2-3 green chilies
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
Instructions
- Add the red onion, ginger, garlic, green chilies and cilantro to a blender jar.
- Blend for a minute until you get a chunky mixture.
- Add the soaked lentils to the same jar and blend for a couple of minutes.
- You should get a slightly coarse mixture that looks like this. Mix in the spices and salt.
- Heat oil in a pot and use a spoon or your fingers to drop small balls of the prepared mixture into it.
- Let them cook on medium heat for a few minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Drain most of the water from soaking and then blend the moong dal. You should ideally have a batter that's thick but soft.
- If the batter seems too thick, add a splash of water to get it to the right consistency.
- If the batter has become too thin, add some semolina (rava) to the batter and let it rest for a few minutes before you fry the fritters.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before you start adding the vada mixture into it, or the vadas will end up soaking a lot of oil.
- To check if the oil is hot enough, add a drop of the vada mixture into it. If it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready!
- Cook the vadas on medium heat until golden brown, and place them on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- To get the perfect soft vadas, whisk the batter vigorously until it turns slightly light in color. This helps incorporate air into the batter which makes it more fluffy.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 26gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 111mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 11gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 4mg
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