India Vada (Dumplings)
Vada (or vadai) means “dumpling” in Tamil. In South India, vada is a popular street food that is served piping hot. When eaten with yogurt and chutney (such as coconut, mango, tamarind, or tomato), vada becomes a well-balanced meal. Restaurants also serve vada as appetizers. Recipe Servings: Serves 4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) dal (combination of urad, mung, and channa), pre-soaked for 2 hours
- 1/4 cup (40 g) chopped onion
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh green chili
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) garam masala (curry spice powder)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt
Directions
- Drain lentils and coarsely grind with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of soaking water.
- Stir remaining ingredients into dough and mix well.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat, about 350?F (180?C). When a drop of water sizzles in the oil, it is ready for frying patties.
- Meanwhile, form patties with the dough. Shape into balls, then flatten. Make a hole in the center.
- Fry for 2 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve vada with thick Greek yogurt and ketchup or chutney.
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