Dal Vada (Spicy Deep Fried Fritters) Recipe

Name: Dal Vada (Spicy Deep Fried Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Split Bengal Gram; 1 cup Split Green Gram; 2 cups Water; 1/2 cups Diced Onion; 3 whole Green Chilies, Deseeded And Thinly Chopped; 1/4 cups Coriander (or Cilantro) Leaves, Thinly Chopped; 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste; 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice; 1 pinch Asafetida; 2 teaspoons Cumin Powder; 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Olive Oil - For Deep Frying

Servings: persons

1 cup Split Bengal Gram
1 cup Split Green Gram
2 cups Water
1/2 cups Diced Onion
3 whole Green Chilies, Deseeded And Thinly Chopped
1/4 cups Coriander (or Cilantro) Leaves, Thinly Chopped
1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1 pinch Asafetida
2 teaspoons Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Olive Oil - For Deep Frying

1
In a medium pot, soak split bengal gram and split green gram with the cups of water for 2 hours.
2
Drain water and, using an electric grinder, grind the soaked dal mixture to a thick coarse mixture (ground enough to form a lumpy dough) using a little additional water.
3
To this mixture, add onion, green chilies, coriander leaves, ginger paste, lemon juice, spices, and evenly mix everything.
4
Heat oil in a nonstick wok on medium flames for frying.
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Now there are 2 ways of shaping the mixture:
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Method 1: You may pour the ground mixture into hot oil using spoons.
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A medium wok can accommodate 6-7 spoonfuls of fritters at a time.
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(This is the method I use.)
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Method 2: Wet your hand using a little water, take a small amount of ground mixture, shape it into a dumpling and drop it carefully into the hot oil for frying.
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A medium wok can accommodate 5-6 dumpling-shaped fritters at a time.
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Cook fritters/vada on medium heat for 1 minute before turning on the other side.
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Cook till both sides become golden brown then remove to a paper towel to get rid of any excess oil.
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Before serving, remove the paper towel.
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Serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Split Bengal Gram, 1 cup Split Green Gram, 2 cups Water, 1/2 cups Diced Onion, and more.

Yes, Dal Vada (Spicy Deep Fried Fritters) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dal Vada (Spicy Deep Fried Fritters)

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