Sambar vada Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak urad dal for a few hours and grind it into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Add spices like cumin seeds, chopped onions, curry leaves, and green chilies to the batter.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls of the batter to make vadas.
• STEP 4.Fry the vadas until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 5.In a separate pan, prepare the sambar by cooking toor dal with vegetables, tamarind pulp, and spices.
• STEP 6.Once the sambar is cooked, add the fried vadas to it and let them soak for a few minutes.
• STEP 7.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the vada batter is thick and fluffy for crispy vadas.
• You can add grated coconut or chopped coriander leaves to the vada batter for added flavor.
• Serve the sambar vada with coconut chutney or tomato chutney for a complete meal.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the sambar vada immediately for the best taste and texture.
• If you have any leftover vadas, you can store them in an airtight container and reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.
• Serve the vadas with leftover sambar or chutney for a quick snack.