Dry Peas Vadas Recipe

Name: Dry Peas Vadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried peas; 1 tablespoon white Urad Dal, soaked in water for a few minutes and drained; 4 -5 red chilies, for grinding; 1 potato, grated; 1 carrot, grated; 2 green chilies, washed and chopped; 1 inch ginger, washed,peeled and choppped; asafetida powder, as required; fresh coriander, chopped,as required; curry leaf, chopped,as required; salt, as required; oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 cup dried peas
1 tablespoon white Urad Dal, soaked in water for a few minutes and drained
4 -5 red chilies, for grinding
1 potato, grated
1 carrot, grated
2 green chilies, washed and chopped
1 inch ginger, washed,peeled and choppped
asafetida powder, as required
fresh coriander, chopped,as required
curry leaf, chopped,as required
salt, as required
oil (for frying)

1
Soak the peas in water the previous night.
2
The next morning, remove the skin and grind the peas well with the red chillies, asafoetida and salt.
3
DO NOT add too much of water when you grind.
4
Mix the urad dal, grated and cut veggies and the ground peas.
5
Wet your palms with a little water.
6
Take the mixture in you palms and shape it into a round shape (like a vada).
7
Do not make a hole in the center of the vada.
8
Heat oil in a wok.
9
Fry the vadas in it till golden brown on both sides.
10
Remove from heat, drain on paper towels and serve hot with tomato ketchup or coconut chutney.
11
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried peas, 1 tablespoon white Urad Dal, soaked in water for a few minutes and drained, 4 -5 red chilies, for grinding, 1 potato, grated, and more.

Yes, Dry Peas Vadas falls under the General 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.

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Dry Peas Vadas

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