Vada is a fried and crispy snack made with black gram and herbs. The doughnut-shaped fritters are served for breakfast and snacks.
Things to know about Vada Recipe
The Indian Traditional Fritters or Vada is a doughnut-shaped snack made with black gram and herbs. At street stalls, these fritters are served with yogurt and tamarind sauce. Vada originated in Tamil Nadu.
A type of Vada called “Vataka” is mentioned in a 12th-century Sanskrit text. Early literature from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh also mentions the recipe. Immigrants that traveled from these states to other countries like South Africa, Guyana, Suriname, and Fiji, spread the snack recipe there.
Vadas are eaten fresh and hot, with some sauce or lentil curry. Coconut sauces are popularly served with fried snacks. Dahi Vada is a variant that includes curd. The most popular variety is made with black gram.
Crunchy Indian Traditional Fritters from Tamil Nadu. Authentic Recipe of Vada.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Black Gram
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Black Peppercorn
- 2 pcs Spring Curry Leaf Chopped
- 1 pc Onion Finely chopped
- 2 pcs Green Chili Finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Root Finely chopped
- ⅓ cup Coconut Chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Soak the black gram for four hours.
- Once the black gram's soft, add little water and grind it to a smooth paste.
- Add the spices, herbs, onions, and salt and mix well.
- With wet hands, shape the batter into round with a hole in the middle (like donuts).
- In a pan, add oil enough to deep fry the Vada. Bring to medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, fry the Vada until golden brown.
- Drain them on a tissue paper to remove excess oil.
- Serve the Vadas.
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Cooking tip for making Vada
- Do not try the recipe if you’re not experienced at deep frying.
- Please do not use too much water to moisten your fingers because it can cause hot oil splashes.
- Do not let the batter heat up; the taste may get bitter. Mix two tablespoons of rice flour if the batter becomes runny. To thin the batter, you can add salt. If you’re using organic black gram, soak it for at least 8 hours.
What to serve with Vada?
Vada is typically served with coconut chutney, a sauce made of coconut, or Sambar, a type of lentil curry.
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