About
Ulunthu Vadai is a popular South Indian snack made from skinned and split black lentils. It is a deep-fried snack that is usually served with chutney or sambar. The lentils are soaked overnight and then ground into a paste. The paste is then shaped into small discs and deep-fried until golden brown. Ulunthu Vadai is a popular snack in Tamil Nadu and is often served as a side dish with meals.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
9.7
Fats
24.1
Carbs
13.8
Fibre
4.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
Urad Dal
1 cup
Salt
1 teaspoon
Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
1 teaspoon
Asafoetida
1 teaspoon
Green Chillies
2
Coriander Leaves
2 tablespoons
Oil for deep frying
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the urad dal in water for at least 2 hours.
Step 2:
Drain the water and grind the urad dal into a coarse paste.
Step 3:
Add the salt, cumin seeds, black pepper, asafoetida, green chillies and coriander leaves to the paste and mix well.
Step 4:
Heat oil in a deep pan.
Step 5:
Take a small portion of the paste and shape it into a round disc.
Step 6:
Carefully drop the disc into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown.
Step 7:
Remove the vadai from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
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! 14828 users have chowed down on Ulunthu Vadai a whopping 28280 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Ulunthu Vadai, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in may.
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 14828 users have chowed down on Ulunthu Vadai a whopping 28280 times.
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