Millet Vada: Nutritious South Indian Recipe For Healthy Snacking

By Garima Johar

January 16, 2025

Vadas are the South Indian staple that can be savoured with sambar or with a chutney. To make them healthier, you can make them with a mix of millet in this easy recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup mixed millets 1/4 cup urad dal 1 onion 1 green chilli 1/2 inch ginger 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste Oil for deep frying

Step 1

Wash and soak millets and urad dal. Drain and grind it into a smooth batter.

Step 2

Add chopped onion, green chilli, ginger, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

Step 3

Let the batter rest for about half an hour.

Step 4

Heat some oil and deep fry small portions of the batter.

Step 5

Once golden brown, drain on paper towels and serve with chutneys.