Fried Spiced Dhal Balls (Vadi) Recipe

Name: Fried Spiced Dhal Balls (Vadi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g yellow split peas; 1 1/2 pints water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 3 fresh green chilies, chopped; 1 dried red chili, chopped and seeded; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, chopped

Servings: persons

200 g yellow split peas
1 1/2 pints water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 fresh green chilies, chopped
1 dried red chili, chopped and seeded
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, chopped

1
In a pot put the split peas with the water, salt, chilli powder, ground cumin and turmeric. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer till the peas are just soft.
2
Remove from the heat drain the peas and allow to cool.
3
Set aside 3 tbsp of the cooked peas and process the rest in a blender.
4
Mix by hand the chillies, onion and the garlic into the processed peas.
5
With damp hands form the pea mixture into balls the size of a wallnut, pushing some of the reserved peas on to the outsides of the balls.
6
Heat some oil in a NON STICK pan, fry the balls till golden. Drain and kitchen paper.

172

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g yellow split peas, 1 1/2 pints water, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Fried Spiced Dhal Balls (Vadi) 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.

Fried Spiced Dhal Balls (Vadi)

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