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Vada

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About

Vada is a savory, deep-fried snack popular in India. It is made from a mixture of lentils, spices, and herbs, and is usually served with chutney or sambar. Vada is often served as a snack or breakfast item.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

9.7
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Fats

24.1
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Carbs

13.8
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Fibre

4.9

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Recipe

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Ingredients

Urad Dal

2 cups

Rice Flour

2 tablespoons

Chana Dal

2 tablespoons

Coriander Seeds

2 tablespoons

Cumin Seeds

2 tablespoons

Sesame Seeds

2 tablespoons

Red Chilli Powder

2 tablespoons

Salt

2 tablespoons

Asafoetida

2 tablespoons

Oil

2 tablespoons

Water

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

Soak the Urad Dal in water for at least 4 hours.

Step 2:

Drain the water and grind the Urad Dal into a coarse paste.

Step 3:

Add the Rice Flour, Chana Dal, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Red Chilli Powder, Salt, Asafoetida, Oil and Water to the Urad Dal paste and mix well.

Step 4:

Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil.

Step 5:

Fry the Vadas until they are golden brown.

Step 6:

Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 121461 users have chowed down on Vada a whopping 236376 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Vada like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Vada , our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Vada is the food of choice for 24-27 male, with people of 20-25 BMI also on board.

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