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Masala Vada | Dal Vada | Parippu Vada

Masala Vada is a popular South Indian tea time snack made using chana dal, onion, spices and herbs. Masala Vada is also called as Paruppu Vada or Dal Vada or Chana Dal Vada. Masala Vada can relished with chutney and a perfect accompaniment for tea & coffee. Masala Vada Recipe is posted here with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time3 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Servings10 vada
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

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

To grind together:

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

Instructions

  • Take 1/2 cup chana dal in a bowl.
  • Rinse it well and soak it for 2 to 3 hrs. Keep covered and set aside. Then drain the water completely and keep aside.
  • To a mixer jar add 1/2 inch ginger, 4 pieces big fat cloves of garlic, 4 red chillies and 1 teaspoon fennel seeds.
  • Grind together the ingredients to a coarse paste like shown below.
  • Then add half of soaked chana dal.
  • 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.
  • Mix this well first. Then add 1/3 cup onion, 2 tablespoon coriander leaves, salt to taste and a pinch of hing. Mix it well.
  • Take a small portion shape them as a ball.
  • Slightly flatten it between your palms.
  • Arrange them in a plate ready to deep fry.
  • Vada is shaped and ready. It should be slightly thick as shown below.
  • 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.
  • Masala Vada is ready!

Video

Notes

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add finely chopped greens / spinach /drumstick leaves to the mixture for a healthy & tasty version.
  • Add finely chopped green chili to the mixture for a spicier version.
  • Add finely chopped curry leaves for more flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Masala Vada | Dal Vada | Parippu Vada
Amount Per Serving (25 g)
Calories 56 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 582mg25%
Potassium 17mg0%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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