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Masala Vada

By Mita Mondal
Masala vada is a traditional South Indian snack that is prepared by deep frying tikkis made from a dough consisting of chana dal, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. The dish uses coarsely ground lentils, which are combined with ginger, green chilies, onions, curry leaves, and coriander leaves to create small patties, which are then deep-fried until they reach a golden brown and crispy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Veg Snacks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

To make the masala vada mixture:

  • 1 cup chana dal washed, soaked, strained
  • 1 piece ginger 3 inch in size, cut into small pieces
  • 3 pieces green chilies whole
  • 1 piece onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp curry leaves finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp asafetida hing

To deep fry the masala vada:

  • Cooking oil an adequate amount

Instructions
 

  • Soak 1 cup of washed chana dal in water. Cover and keep aside for 4 hours. Strain them.
  • Blend 1 piece ginger (3 inch in size, cut into small pieces) and 3 whole green chilies.
  • Grind the soaked chana dal in portions.
  • Transfer it to a bowl. Check texture.
  • Mix 1 piece of onion, 2 tbsp of curry leaves, and 2 tbsp of coriander leaves, all finely chopped, along with 1 tsp of salt and ¼ tsp of asafetida (hing).
  • Make small balls and flatten it to shape the vada.
  • Flip and deep fry them in adequate cooking oil. Remove when crispy and golden.
  • Your crispy and spicy homemade masala vada is ready.
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Notes

Do not grind the entire dal at once. It will be easy that way.
I grind the dal in the same mixie jar along with the ginger and chili blend. It ensures proper mixing.
A coarse texture of the chana dal mixture results in better vadas.
For proper frying inside and outside, fry the vadas over a medium flame.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Masala Vada
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
315
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
121
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
90
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
43
g
14
%
Fiber
 
16
g
67
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
767
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
397
mg
481
%
Calcium
 
201
mg
20
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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