Vadai Recipe (Urad Dahl)
Vadai used to be a gourmet dish even in India, in regions other than the South. However, it has become pretty mainstream everywhere in India now. The right pronunciation is “Vadai”. But it is popular as Vada. It is delicious both hot and warm. In South India, it is a staple item in every day meals, and a definite item on some special occasions. There are also several variations to this item.
Preparing Vadai takes some work. But it gets easier as you make these more and more. For a novice, initially it may be appear cumbersome. But like everything else, with practice it will get easier. One thing is that, even if they are not made the perfect way, they will still taste good.
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Green Chillies, Hing, Serrano Peppers, Urad Dahl
Delicious Vadai Recipe
Serves | 4 |
Prep time | 10 minutes |
Cook time | 20 minutes |
Total time | 30 minutes |
Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
Meal type | Lunch, Side Dish |
Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
Region | Indian |
Ingredients
- 2 cups Urad Dahl (Soaked in a lot of lukewarm water for at least 2 hours)
- 1 - 2 Green Chillies (Serrano Peppers)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 6 cups Canola or any Cooking Oil
Optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Hing (Asafoetida)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder