About
Sambar Vada is made with a combination of lentils and spices. It is a deep-fried snack made from a batter of soaked and ground lentils, usually urad dal, and spices. The batter is shaped into small, round vadas and deep-fried until golden and crisp. The vadas are then served with a spicy sambar, a lentil-based vegetable stew. Sambar Vada is a popular snack served in restaurants and street food stalls throughout South India.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.5
Fats
9.5
Carbs
5.8
Fibre
2.2
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Recipe
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1:
To make the sambar, soak the toor dal in water for about an hour.
Step 2:
Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
Step 3:
When the seeds start to splutter, add the chopped onion and green chillies.
Step 4:
Fry until the onion turns golden brown.
Step 5:
Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for a few minutes.
Step 6:
Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.
Step 7:
Add the soaked toor dal and mix well.
Step 8:
Add enough water and bring it to a boil.
Step 9:
Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the dal is cooked.
Step 10:
Add the tamarind paste and mix well.
Step 11:
Simmer for a few more minutes and then add the chopped coriander leaves.
Step 12:
Remove from heat and keep aside.
Step 13:
To make the vada, soak the urad dal in water for about an hour.
Step 14:
Drain the water and grind the dal to a coarse paste.
Step 15:
Add the chopped onion, green chillies, coriander leaves and salt.
Step 16:
Mix well and make small balls out of the mixture.
Step 17:
Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the vadas until golden brown.
Step 18:
Serve the sambar vada hot with chutney or sambar.
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 20864 users have chowed down on Sambar Vada a whopping 28806 times.
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