Masala Vada / Paruppu Vadai

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Masala Vada is a popular South Indian savory snack which is famous  all over India. Normally prepared in houses but can be seen throughout the streets all over the day.  So let’s start the recipe .yum

Masala Vada
Masala Vada

Masala Vada
Masala Vada

Masala vada
Masala vada

Ingredients:
1 cup Chana Dal/Split Bengal Gram
2 Tablespoon Semolina/Rava/Suzi
2 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
2 Red Chillies
1 green Chilly
5-6 Garlic cloves
1 small piece Ginger
1/4 cup Coriander Leaves , chopped
1 onion , chopped
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala
Vegetable Oil for frying
Method:
Wash and soak chana dal for 2 to 3 hours . Drain  the water completely and keep aside. .Then grind chana dal to a coarse mixture make sure it should not be thick.

Dal
Dal

Grind together garlic, red chillies, ginger and fennel seeds in blender to form a paste. Set aside.

Masala
Masala

Add onions, Rava , coriander leaves,Garam masala ,  salt, garlic- fennel paste and mix well.

Masala vada
Masala vada

Do not add water, it will look crumbly but will get together easily. Make equal lemon sized small balls out of the mixture, and pat them on your palm to form a circle to medium thickness.

Masala vada
Masala vada

Heat oil in a Kadai/Wok and deep fry them till golden brown, turning over both sides. Drain on a paper towel.

Masala vada
Masala vada

Masala vada
Masala vada

Serve hot with tea and ketchup.

Masala vada
Masala vada

Masala vada
Masala vada

Serve-4.  Cooking time -25 minutes
Note:  Add more Suzi if the batter seems loose.

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51 thoughts on “Masala Vada / Paruppu Vadai”

  13. this looks so wonderful and i want to pin this to pinterest so it will be archived and people who follow the recipes i post can subscribe to your blog. why does this not allow me to pin your recipes? if you have a pinterest account please tell me what it is. i don't keep a file of recipes i like, that is what i use pinterest for.
    thank you,
    gin

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  20. oooh, it's raining here, I would love some. You know what, I'm gonna make myself masala chai, works out cause I'm out of my British TWinnings teabags. 🙂

    Reply

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