Paruppu Vada/Masala Vada is a popular snack item of south India. Paruppu vada is made with chana dal, red chili, and curry leaves. You can make variations by adding 1/3 of toordal and 1/3 of moongdal and chanadal, that is mixed dal healthier and tastier than the regular one.
Other Varieties:
Vazhaipoo Vadai
Medhu Vada
Onion Samosa
Cauliflower Fry
Okra Fry
Broccoli Fry
Vegetable Cutlet
- 1.5 cups Chana dal
- 6-8 Red chilis
- 1/2 cup Onion/shallots (chopped)
- Few Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
- 1 tsp Jeera
- Salt as needed
- Oil for frying
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In a bowl add washed chana dal and add red chilis.
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Soak for at least 2 hours.
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Once done drain water.
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In a mixer jar, add soaked red chili, onions, curry leaves, salt, jeera, and fennel seeds. Give a quick pulse.
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Add chana dal in a mixer jar.
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Make it as a coarse paste.
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Keep the ground mixer in a bowl, mix well.
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Make it as small patties.
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Heat oil in a pan, add vada one by one.
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Fry it on a medium flame for few minutes or fry till golden brown.
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Once done, drain it in a paper towel and serve hot.
Step by Step Step Pictures
Method
1. In a bowl add washed chana dal and add red chilis.
2. Soak for at least 2 hours.
3. Once done drain water.
4. In a mixer jar, add soaked red chili, onions, curry leaves, salt, jeera, and fennel seeds. Give a quick pulse.
5. Add chana dal in a mixer jar.
6. Make it as a coarse paste.
7. Keep the ground mixer in a bowl, mix well.
8. Make it as small patties.
9. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan, add vada one by one.
10. Fry it on a medium flame for few minutes or fry till golden brown.
11. Once done, drain it in a paper towel and serve hot.
