Lentil Fritters (Parippu Vada) – a delicious recipe with hours, green chillies, shallots, ginger, asafoetida, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Vegetarian
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Using a food processor, grind the soaked and drained dal until it resembles a coarse crumb like texture (NOT a paste). In a large bowl, add all the ingredients including the ground dal and combine. Leave this aside for 15-20 minutes (this allows the moisture from the onions, ginger and dal to blend, making it easier to form the vada patties)
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To make the vadas, make a ball (slightly smaller than a golf ball) from the mixture and then flatten using the palms of your hand. Heat the oil in a deep pan; it is crucial that the oil is hot enough- the vadas should sizzle as soon as they are dropped in the pan and should take around 2-3 minutes to turn golden brown. I suggest you test one first to ensure the correct temperature of the oil and to be able to check that they are cooked all the way through. Fry in batches of 3-4 (but this will also depend on the size of your pan)
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Serve immediately with a chilli sauce or coconut chutney (or banana!)
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup channa dal soaked for at least 4 hours, 2 green chillies finely chopped, 3 shallots finely chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger, and more.
Yes, Lentil Fritters (Parippu Vada) falls under the Vegetarian 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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