Dal Vada: South Indian Munchies To Pair With Your Tea

By Garima Johar

November 13, 2024

Dal vada is a famous South Indian street food that can be quickly made in your kitchen for a crispy tea-time snack. While it is usually deep fried, you can air fry the vadas to make them healthier.

Ingredients

1 cup chana dal 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves 1 tablespoon curry leaves 2 green chillies 2 teaspoons red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon hing 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste Oil for deep-frying

Step 1

Rinse and soak chana dal for about 2-3 hours till the dal softens.

Step 2

Grind the soaked dal with a little water.

Step 3

Mix the ground dal with chopped onion, coriander leaves, curry leaves, ginger paste, green chillies, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

Step 4

Take small portions of the batter and deep fry till they are crispy.

Step 5

Serve hot with sambar or your favourite chutney.