Vada
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DESCRIPTION
Vada is a crispy South Indian snack known for its deep-fried exterior and soft interior. Made from lentil batter, it is served with sambar and chutney. Making Vada is a time-consuming process; however, this Ready-to-Cook mix eases the process and allows you to cook and enjoy this snack in a few minutes.
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
• Add ¾ cup of water to 100g of Instant Vada Mix and knead into a soft dough.
• Soak for 15-20 minutes with the lid closed.
• Mix the dough with a little water (if desired).
• Take 1 tbsp of dough on a wet palm and flatten it. Make a hole at the center with your thumb.
• Take a pan and add some vegetable oil to it. When it heats or sizzles, slowly release vada into it.
• Deep fry the vada in hot oil on a high flame till both sides are golden brown.
• Serve hot with coconut chutney.
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Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 100 Grams | Calories: 380 Cal | Total Fat 7g: 9% | Saturated Fat 2g: 10% | Trans Fat: 0 Grams| Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g| Monounsaturated Fat: 2g| Cholesterol 0mg: 0%| Sodium 0mg: 0%| Total Carbohydrate 60g: 22%| Dietary Fiber 4g: 14%| Total Sugars 2g| Includes 0g Added Sugars: 0%| Protein 20g: 40%| Vitamin D 0mcg: 0%| Calcium 12mg: 0%| Iron 3mg: 15%| Potassium 218mg: 4%
Notes
• Do not rest the Vada dough for a long time.
• Do not make the dough too hard.
Chef’s Tips
• You can add cut green chili, crushed black pepper, and pieces of coconut in the batter to enhance the taste.
• You can dunk the vada in a yogurt seasoned with spices to transform it into a dahi vada.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Vada with fresh coconut chutney and tangy sambar to enhance its taste.
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