By Krati Purwar
August 19, 2024
Among many South Indian delights, vadas are the most cherished. The deep-fried savoury Indian doughnuts are perfect for a hearty breakfast and tea-time snack. You can serve them with sambar and chutney to satisfy your hunger. Here are a few types you can make at home.
Made in black gram dal, medu vada is delicious and can be eaten as is. It boasts a crispy crust and delicate insides making it a delicious delight.
You can use finger millet to prepare a healthy variant of vada. Add ragi mixture to urad dal batter and follow up with some spices to make it delicious.
In this variant, finely chopped spinach or keerai is added to the batter of masala vada. It tastes delicious with coconut chutney.
Black pepper vada is called milagu vadai in South India. It is also offered to Gods in the temples along with coconut chutney.
Dal vada or paruppu vada can be called masala vada. It is prepared with curry leaves, chana dal, onion, and spices. It can be enjoyed with tea.
Famous in Karnataka, this variant of vada is made by mixing rava, rice flour, and maida. Amplifying its flavours are curry leaves, onions, and spices.
In the mixture of masala vada, add chopped or grated cabbage. Not only will it add a distinct taste but also give you crunchy vadas.