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Masala Vada – Masal Vadai Recipe – Paruppu Vadai Recipe

October 26, 2010 by Sharmilee J 74 Comments

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Masala Vada Recipe

Masala vadai recipe a crisp snack perfect with tea.Masal vadai or paruppu vadai is my favorite. As I’ve been used to the shop bought ones, was very skeptical whether I would succeed in my try. But the recipe proved me wrong, it came out super crispy outside and crunchy inside…making it perfect. Ammas fav too so another reason to give a try 🙂

Masal Vadai

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Masala vadai recipe

Masala vadai recipe perfect crispy snack with tea.
Prep Time3 hrs
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time3 hrs 20 mins
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chana dal
  • 1/3 cup onion(finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves
  • salt to taste
  • a pinch of hing
  • oil to deep fry

To grind together:

  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 4 nos big fat cloves of garlic
  • 4 nos small red chillies
  • 1/2 inch ginger

Instructions

  • Wash and soak channa dal for 2 to 3 hrs. Keep covered and set aside.Then drain the water completely and keep aside. 
  • Grind together the ingredients listed under 'to grind' to a coarse paste.Then add half of channa dal.
  • Grind to a coarse mixture make sure it should be thick, do not add water.Few dals as whole here and there should be there which gives crisp texture.
  • Then transfer the mixture to a bowl. Grind the rest of chana dal to a coarse mixture.
  • Mix this well first.Then add onion,coriander leaves,salt and hing
  • Mix well.Take a small portion shape them as a ball and slightly flatten it.
  • Arrange them in a plate ready to deep fry.Heat oil in a kadai, check if oil is ready by adding a pinch if it rises immediately then oil is ready.Add few vadais in batches.
  • Deep fry them till golden brown, turning over both sides. Drain it and serve hot.

Notes

  • Add 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves gives nice flavour too.
  • After adding onions do not keep it idle as it will let out water making the dough watery.So after adding onions immediately shape them and deep fry.
  • The method is very easy, the only thing to note down is the consistency and texture of the batter. It should very thick and in coarse form.The moisture is just enough so do not add extra water.
  • Adding small onion gives great flavour
  • If the mixture is a bit watery then add little rice flour and mix.Rava/Sooji also gives a good amount of crispiness so use either rice flour or rava.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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Masala vadai recipe video

Method:

  1. Wash and soak channa dal for 2 to 3 hrs. Keep covered and set aside.Then drain the water completely and keep aside.
    How to make masal vadai - Step1
  2. Grind together the ingredients listed under ‘to grind’ to a coarse paste.Then add half of channa dal.
    How to make masal vadai - Step2
  3. Grind to a coarse mixture make sure it should be thick, do not add water.Few dal as whole here and there should be there which gives crisp texture. Then transfer the mixture to a bowl. Grind the rest of chana dal to a coarse mixture.
    How to make masal vadai - Step4
  4. Mix this well first.Then add onion,coriander leaves,salt and hing.
    How to make masal vadai - Step3
  5. Mix well.Take a small portion shape them as a ball and slightly flatten it.
    How to make masal vadai - Step3
  6. Arrange them in a plate ready to deep fry. Heat oil in a kadai, check if oil is ready by adding a pinch if it rises immediately then oil is ready.Add few vadais in batches.
    How to make masal vadai - Step3
  7. Deep fry them till golden brown, turning over both sides. Drain it and serve hot.
    How to make masal vadai - Step3

Hope you are all set for the festive mood. I am all set to prepare/try new sweets this time. So stay tuned to check the festive specials for this diwali.

Masal Vadai - Paruppu Vadai Recipe

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Masal Vadai Recipe

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Comments

  1. Paaka Shaale says

    October 26, 2010 at 5:35 am

    The vadas looks very tempting. loved the snaps 🙂

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  2. Dr.Sameena Prathap
    says

    October 26, 2010 at 5:40 am

    Hi Sharmi,

    The paruppu vadais look yummy…Ennakku romba piditha snacks…:)

    Dr.Sameena@

    http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. chaitrali pathak says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:00 am

    lovely vadas…..

    Reply
  4. Nithya says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:20 am

    They look just too perfect 🙂 yummy yummy.. I just had it a week back.. but still feeling so tempted to have it 🙂

    Reply
  5. Prathibha says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Yummy vada's…love to have it wid cup of coffee…nice n crispy ones dear

    Reply
  6. Sreelekha Sumesh says

    October 26, 2010 at 9:28 am

    My ever time fav snack.Yummyyy parippu vadas.

    Reply
  7. Umm Mymoonah says

    October 26, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Delicious looking vadai, love to snack this any time.

    Reply
  8. Sanjeeta kk says

    October 26, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Crispy and fave tea time snack. Lovely clicks.

    Reply
  9. Premalatha Aravindhan says

    October 26, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    delicious vadai,luks perfect…

    Reply
  10. San says

    October 26, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    First time to your blog sharmi,you have a neat space with fab dishes.Following you. Parupu vadai is perfect,cannot imagine its combo with payasam hmmm .Nice pictures .

    Reply
  11. aipi says

    October 26, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    You are making me drool lady!.they look scrumptious!

    US Masala

    Reply
  12. Satya says

    October 26, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    they looks sooo tempting …its raining here ,all i want is cup of tea with these delicious vadas ..yummy

    Satya
    http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

    Reply
  13. girlichef says

    October 26, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Oh wow! These sound delicious!

    Reply
  14. Suja Sugathan says

    October 26, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    Masala vadas looks too tempting, crispy and yummy

    Reply
  15. Priya says

    October 26, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    I add cloves to vadas, but never cinnamon will try next time, crispy tempting vadas..

    Reply
  16. Ananda Rajashekar says

    October 26, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    how wonderful they look, wish i could grab few of those!

    Reply
  17. Kairali sisters says

    October 26, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    Me too, just a cup of tea and some vadais..My fav fav…

    Reply
  18. Krishnaveni says

    October 26, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    beautiful vadai, our family's fav too

    Reply
  19. sinfullyspicy says

    October 26, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    Thanks for stopping by dear. These vadas looks so yummy .I just need a cup of tea to devour them 🙂

    Reply
  20. Pavithra says

    October 26, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    All time fav one.. and ur pictures are now making me drool ..asusual great treat for our eyes.

    Reply
  21. Srimathi says

    October 26, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    The masal vadai looks delicious. It is one of my fav snacks and for once I would not have a problem deep frying which I hate doing most of the times.

    Reply
  22. Satrupa says

    October 26, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Looks finger licking good ……. puuuuurrrfeeeeect for a rainy eve !

    Cheers n Happy Cooking,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

    Reply
  23. Santosh Bangar says

    October 27, 2010 at 2:53 am

    perfect and crispy vada

    Reply
  24. NIDHYA says

    October 27, 2010 at 4:13 am

    Perfectly browned and crispy..love it.

    Aaha Oho

    Reply
  25. suma says

    October 27, 2010 at 4:24 am

    I don't know anybody who can resist this super aromatic fried delicacy. Certainly a must in the festive meal, with some of them dunked in rasam, yumm!!

    Reply
  26. Yummy Team says

    October 27, 2010 at 6:10 am

    Crispy and delicious vadas..Looks perfect!! Great pics as usual..

    Reply
  27. jeyashrisuresh says

    October 27, 2010 at 8:21 am

    parrupu vadai with masala tea ,my fav combo. adding rava to vadai,is a nice idea and surely it will make it crisp.try this when i make next time.nice clicks

    Reply
  28. An Open Book says

    October 27, 2010 at 10:47 am

    perfect autumn snack

    Reply
  29. Lavi says

    October 27, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Pictures are Tempting to pick one. Nice arrangements! Nice idea of addings rava/rice flour.

    Reply
  30. Foodie Ann says

    October 27, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    they look gorgeous..:)

    Reply
  31. Laavanya says

    October 27, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    My favorite is ulundhu vadai but these crispy beauties are a close second 🙂

    Reply
  32. Pushpa says

    October 27, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    Parrupu vadai looks so delicious,awesome snack with hot drink…

    Pushpa @ simplehomefood.com

    Reply
  33. Tamanna says

    October 27, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    yummyy look crunchy delicious! i love these but we call them piyaju and make them with masur dal =) cultures bring us so much variety of the same food!

    Reply
  34. Deeba PAB says

    October 28, 2010 at 2:48 am

    Crispy and crunchy…these do look perfect! YUM!

    Reply
  35. shahana says

    October 28, 2010 at 4:40 am

    Looks so perfect!mouthwatering picture!

    Reply
  36. Chitra says

    October 28, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Superb click. i wish to have some rite now. boookmarked urs 🙂

    Reply
  37. nimi says

    October 28, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    Hey, very very delicious vadas. Tried today.. and to my surprise the end product had the typical aroma and taste, crispy outside and soft inside!
    I had trouble grinding it.. it was like too coarse, may be prob with mixy and I added rava as it was not binding together. Luckily everything went fine.. thank you so much for the recipe… you wont believe if I say that only 3 vadas remained at the end of the day. 🙂

    Reply
  38. Shalini says

    October 28, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    hi sharmi, lovely blog with lipsmacking recipes n nice clicks too. pl do visit mine when u find time:)

    cheers:)
    shalini

    Reply
  39. Sharmilee! :) says

    October 29, 2010 at 5:28 am

    @Nimi : Thanks for trying this so soon and letting me knw, You actually made my day as the first thing I saw 2day mrg was ur comment 🙂

    U soaked the dal right?! so it shouldnt be a pblm in grinding…….But glad that u all liked it!

    Reply
  40. nimi says

    November 10, 2010 at 6:34 am

    Lovely, this is what people like me want, step wise to see how exactly it goes to become that crispy vada… thank you so much for updating.
    It really means a lot!

    And abt the previous grinding prob, I used the wrong mixer :)…

    Reply
  41. Priya says

    December 18, 2010 at 8:33 am

    Hi Sharmi, I am first time here. Its appealing. Love to read your blog and want to try all the bread recipes. I am bread lover too… Happy Blogging!!!

    -Priya-

    Reply
  42. Yamini Vijayaraj says

    January 11, 2012 at 3:23 am

    yummy yum! can also be tried with pattani paruppu (broken yellow peas) instead of channa dal…comes out very well with crispy crust and soft inside…

    Reply
  43. summi says

    January 14, 2012 at 6:55 am

    hi there!!!

    Each and every tym i search for receipes its your page that attracts me more and encourages to cook….as a beginner i feel very comfortable in going thru ur receipes…going to try this for pangal……Pongal Nalvalthukkal to u too…

    Reply
  44. summi says

    January 14, 2012 at 7:00 am

    hi there!!!

    Each and every tym i search for receipes its ur page that encourageous me to cook…i have tried out many dishes of urs and i feel very comfortable with ur receipe guide…this pongal going to try this vada and pongal….PONGAL NALVALTHUKAL to u too..

    Reply
  45. Shantha says

    January 18, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    How do you grind it coarsely in a blender? In my NY kitchen I only have a blender, and haven't had much success with grinding dals for vadas…any tips?

    Reply
    • Sharmilee! :) says

      January 19, 2012 at 3:23 am

      Just use the whip option and dont grind it continuously just on and off for few times and you will get a coarse mixture. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  46. sona says

    March 31, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I admire ur passion for cooking………ur recepes looks easy to cook and very authentic….once i visited ur blog accidenlty but these days iam a regular visitor…..the way ur display the dishes are fabulous….keep going……

    Reply
  47. Rosaline says

    May 5, 2012 at 12:26 am

    Hey, I tried this today and everyone at home loved it. Especially my mother-in-law. This Is her fav Snack as er live in US We dont get these things often from out. I was littlr skeptical brfore trying this. Can't believe as its my first time that I had made. Thanks to you.
    Been following you in this site . Neat presentation and nevertheless to say your passion for cooking.

    Reply
  48. ANILKUMAR PADMAKAR DIXIT says

    July 6, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I admire ur passion for cooking………ur recepes looks easy to cook and very authentic….once i visited ur blog accidenlty but these days iam a regular visitor…..the way ur display the dishes are fabulous….keep going……:):)

    Reply
  49. nivi says

    September 27, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    i tried this and dey turned out perfect

    Reply
  50. Vini says

    October 12, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Hey Sharmi,
    check this out
    https://www.facebook.com/bombayhouse

    Reply
  51. villageidiot says

    October 14, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Followed your recipe & made excellent Vadas today. Truly restarunt like -crispy & tasty. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  52. WTF**K says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Hi Sharmi,

    This is one of my favourite dishes. I tried your recipe and turned out perfect. 🙂 Thanks..keep up the gr8 work.

    Reply
  53. sivasankari s says

    February 13, 2013 at 2:39 am

    Can we make the vadas keep it in the fridge n fry it later

    Reply
    • Sharmilee! :) says

      February 13, 2013 at 2:53 am

      Yes you can keep it in the fridge and fry it later…

      Reply
  54. Gladice John says

    March 9, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    thanks for the receipe finally i got a good texture of vada

    Reply
  55. Gladice John says

    March 9, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Thanks for the receipe, finally i got the texture of the vada which i was searching

    Reply
  56. Unknown says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Looks very good! Nice step by step pictures! Will try this soon!

    Reply
  57. Unknown says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Hi. Looks really really good! Nice step by step pictures! Thanks.

    Reply
  58. Sapana Behl says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Tried these beautiful vadas. Will post tomorrow with a link back to your page.
    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  59. Harsha Kumar says

    July 8, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    I love that you have presented the Vadais in the newspaper ! Just like we get from the shops ! Thanks ,all of your recipes are a super hit in my home .

    Reply
  60. kiruthika lakshmi says

    October 10, 2013 at 1:39 am

    Hi,
    Yummy vadai. Nice photography. I like to know when to add the ingredients which are given under " for mixing" section?

    Reply
    • SHARMILEE J says

      October 13, 2013 at 3:17 am

      That was a typo…have corrected it now

      Reply
  61. Thinker says

    January 4, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    It was perfect. Serving it in the US where we hardly see Paruppu vadai, it was a hit among my church members. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  62. Manibharathi M Kumar says

    April 19, 2014 at 4:08 am

    Akka,
    Nobody can make a recipe as simple as you do.
    Its easy and inspiring to treat our taste buds.
    Amma used to add murungai keerai to this. Its tastes good. Also kids who dont eat proper greens can get little benefits if added in vadai.

    Reply
  63. abinaya says

    June 25, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Hi sharmi,I tried out already and again going to do tomorrow.I have become big fan of ur blog.

    Reply
  64. Unknown says

    May 10, 2015 at 9:58 am

    I've followed your recipe earlier and TH loved the vada! But I just noticed, are steps 3 and 4 mixed up?

    Reply
    • SHARMILEE J says

      May 10, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Oh yeah the descriptions were mixed now updated it, thanks for letting me know

      Reply
  65. Ramaa Lakshman says

    August 7, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Hi Sharmi, tried this today and it turned out so well. I also added some drumstick leaves to it. Both my daughter's college/school friends enjoyed it! Thank u for this recipe.

    Reply
  66. sindhu says

    November 23, 2015 at 5:44 am

    I tried your recipe and it came awesome . Thank you so much .my 2 yr old daughter enjoyed the vada so much .

    Reply
  67. Christal Jinu says

    February 15, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Hai sharmi..im a big fan of u..this is my first post…i cooked most of ur recipies.All came out well..You r my Kitchen guru..

    Reply
  68. kalarani karthick says

    July 23, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    Hi Sharmi,
    Tried ur recipe… Came out great though it's my first attempt…:-) Thanks to u…:-)

    Reply
  69. Kavitha Arun says

    January 29, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Hi Sharmi! Tried the parupu vadai along with the aval payasampayasam today. Both came out great. Also tried almost all the side dish for chappatis. So far all have turned out well. Thanks for the recipes which keep encouraging me to try varieties…. MAGILZCHI.

    Reply
  70. run 3 says

    January 17, 2018 at 7:59 am

    Looks so good! I want to try it now.

    Reply

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