Anda vada is made with finely chopped boiled eggs mixed with finely chopped capsicum, onions, ginger, and garlic along with spices and herbs. Corn flour and breadcrumbs are used for binding as well. The mixture is then shaped into small tikkis, which are fried to perfection until crispy and golden-brown. Go through my easy recipe to learn the steps to make anda vada at home.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Anda vada is a popular Indian street-style snack loved for its quick preparation and satisfying taste.
- Serve it with green chutney, mustard sauce, yogurt dip, tomato ketchup, or a hot cup of tea for the best experience.
- Anda vada has a crispy outer layer with a soft, spicy, and flavorful egg-filled center.
- Other similar recipes are egg cutlet, bread egg pakora, egg chop, and anda pakoda.
The Ingredients:
To shape the anda tikkis:
- 3 eggs (chopped finely)
- ½ cup capsicum (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup onions (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp ginger (grated)
- ½ tsp garlic (grated)
- 2 pieces green chilies ((finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp cumin and red chili powder mixture (roasted and ground)
- 2 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp bread crumbs
To fry anda vada:
- Cooking oil (an adequate amount)
The first time I discovered the Anda Vada recipe was during an informal night discussion with my neighbor who excels at home cooking. She explained her method of creating fast egg dishes for her kids which made me focus on the recipe. I recorded the information in my kitchen diary when she demonstrated the cooking methods and shared essential tips about spice roasting to enhance taste. The dish appeared to be easy to make and cost-effective, and it was suitable for my entire family so I wanted to prepare it right away.
The following weekend I prepared the dish, which filled the place with its delightful scent that attracted everyone’s attention. The vadas achieved their desired result by having a crunchy exterior and a tender interior. My husband enjoyed the vadas with his tea while my sons kept requesting additional servings. Their joyful expressions brought me deep contentment. I feel extremely fortunate and grateful to have discovered this particular recipe.
How to Make Anda Vada? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Mix 3 pieces of finely chopped eggs, ½ cup of capsicum and ¼ cup of onions, both finely chopped, ½ tsp of grated ginger and garlic, 2 pieces of finely chopped green chilies, 1 tbsp of coriander leaves (finely chopped), salt to taste, 1 tsp of cumin and red chili powder mixture (roasted and ground) and 2 tbsp of corn flour with 1 tbsp of water.
Step 2: Mix 2 tbsp of bread crumbs nicely and shape the tikkis. Put them in oil to fry.
Step 3: Flip until golden brown. Remove when done.
Step 4: Your tasty and spicy homemade anda vada is done.
Recipe Card
Anda Vada | Egg Vada
Ingredients
To shape the anda tikkis:
- 3 eggs boiled and chopped finely
- ½ cup capsicum finely chopped
- ¼ cup onions finely chopped
- ½ tsp ginger grated
- ½ tsp garlic grated
- 2 pieces green chilies (finely chopped
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp cumin and red chili powder mixture roasted and ground
- 2 tbsp corn flour
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp bread crumbs
To fry anda vada:
- Cooking oil an adequate amount
Instructions
- Mix 3 pieces of finely chopped eggs, ½ cup of capsicum and ¼ cup of onions, both finely chopped, ½ tsp of grated ginger and garlic, 2 pieces of finely chopped green chilies, 1 tbsp of coriander leaves (finely chopped), salt to taste, 1 tsp of cumin and red chili powder mixture (roasted and ground) and 2 tbsp of corn flour with 1 tbsp of water.
- Mix 2 tbsp of bread crumbs nicely and shape the tikkis. Put them in oil to fry.
- Flip till golden brown. Remove when done.
- Your tasty and spicy homemade anda vada is done.
