Make The Perfect Nagpuri Mixed Dal Vada At Home

By Tarishi Shrivastava

September 24, 2024

Nagpuri mixed dal vada is a crispy snack from Nagpur made with a mix of lentils. Perfect as an evening snack with tea or as a party appetiser. These vadas are crunchy outside and soft inside, with a nice blend of spices.

Ingredients

¼ cup chana dal ¼ cup toor dal ¼ cup urad dal ¼ cup moong dal 1 small onion 2 green chillies 1 teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder Fresh coriander leaves Salt to taste Oil for frying

Step 1

Wash and soak all the lentils together in water for 4-5 hours. Drain and grind coarsely without adding water.

Step 2

Mix the ground dal in a bowl with chopped onions, green chillies, ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander, and salt.

Step 3

Take small portions of the mixture and shape into flat patties or vadas.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Remove the vadas from the oil, drain on paper towels, and serve hot with chutney or ketchup.