Homemade Ulundu Vadai Recipe

Name: Homemade Ulundu Vadai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-58 ounces, weight Ulundu; 38 ounces, weight Onion, finely chopped; 1 Tablespoon Chilies Dried Finely Chopped Or Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Masala Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste; 2 teaspoons Curry Leaves Finely Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Oregano, Dried; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 2 Tablespoons Flour, All Purpose; 2 cups, 1 tablespoon, 2 teaspoons, 7-18 pinches Vegetable Oil, For Frying

Servings: persons

3-58 ounces, weight Ulundu
38 ounces, weight Onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Chilies Dried Finely Chopped Or Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Masala Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
2 teaspoons Curry Leaves Finely Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Ginger, Finely Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Oregano, Dried
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Flour, All Purpose
2 cups, 1 tablespoon, 2 teaspoons, 7-18 pinches Vegetable Oil, For Frying

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* Ulundu or Urad dal or Black Lentil is grown in Southern Asia.
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They can be either split or whole and are used to make dal.
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Skin is black and when skin is removed, inside is white.
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When ground into flour or paste, it is used in the preparation of various dishes including Vadai.
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Soak ulundu in water for 6 hours.
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Dont use too much water maybe around 500 ml of water when you soak it.
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Then, grind into a thick and fine paste adding very little water you can add around 2 Tablespoons of water so that you get a very thick paste.
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Add the following to a mixing bowl and mix well: ground ulundu, onion, dry chilies, masala powder, salt, curry leaves, ginger, oregano, baking powder, plain flour.
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Once its completely mixed, let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Dip your hand in water, then take a small ball of batter in your palm and flatten it.
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Put a hole in the center (like a doughnut).
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Deep fry them in hot oil (medium heat), until they are golden brown and crispy.
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Serve with chutney or another dipping sauce.

1199

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-58 ounces, weight Ulundu, 38 ounces, weight Onion, finely chopped, 1 Tablespoon Chilies Dried Finely Chopped Or Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Masala Powder, and more.

Yes, Homemade Ulundu Vadai 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.

Homemade Ulundu Vadai

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