About
Parippu Vada is a popular snack from the South Indian state of Kerala. It is a deep-fried snack made from a mixture of chana dal (split Bengal gram), green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, and salt. The coarsely ground dal mixture is shaped into small round balls and then deep-fried until golden brown. Parippu Vada is usually served as an accompaniment to a meal or as a snack. It is also a popular street food in Kerala.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
7.5
Fats
23.1
Carbs
14.1
Fibre
5.8
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Recipe
Ingredients
yellow split peas (parippu)
1 cup
cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
chopped fresh curry leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped onion
2 tablespoons
chopped green chillies
2 tablespoons
Oil for deep frying
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the yellow split peas in water for at least 4 hours.
Step 2:
Drain the water and grind the split peas into a coarse paste.
Step 3:
Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, turmeric powder, chilli powder and asafoetida.
Step 4:
Add the chopped onion, curry leaves, coriander leaves and green chillies and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add the ground split peas and salt and mix well.
Step 6:
Take small portions of the mixture and shape into round patties.
Step 7:
Heat oil in a deep pan and deep fry the patties until golden brown.
Step 8:
Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 10143 users have chowed down on Parippu Vada a whopping 19447 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi are the top 5 cities gobbling up Parippu Vada like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Parippu Vada, our users are head over heels in october, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Parippu Vada is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of 30-35 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 10143 users have chowed down on Parippu Vada a whopping 19447 times.
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