About
Dal Vada is an Indian snack made from a combination of lentils, spices, and herbs. It is usually deep-fried and served with chutney or other accompaniments. The main ingredients of Dal Vada are split Bengal gram (chana dal), split black gram (urad dal), rice, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves, and salt. Dal Vada is often served as an appetizer, snack or as a side dish.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
7.5
Fats
23.1
Carbs
14.1
Fibre
5.8
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Recipe
Ingredients
chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 cup
cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon
asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
ginger paste
1 teaspoon
green chillies, finely chopped
2
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped curry leaves
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the chana dal in enough water for at least 4 hours.
Step 2:
Drain the water and grind the dal to a coarse paste using very little water.
Step 3:
Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and asafoetida.
Step 4:
When the seeds start to crackle, add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and ginger paste.
Step 5:
Add the ground dal paste and mix well.
Step 6:
Add the green chillies, coriander leaves, curry leaves and salt.
Step 7:
Mix everything together and cook for a few minutes.
Step 8:
Take the mixture off the heat and let it cool.
Step 9:
Once cooled, shape the mixture into small round vadas.
Step 10:
Heat oil in a deep pan and deep fry the vadas until golden brown.
Step 11:
Serve hot with chutney or sauce.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 17320 users have chowed down on Dal Vada a whopping 26974 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
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Who preferred this food the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 17320 users have chowed down on Dal Vada a whopping 26974 times.
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