Black Urad Dal Pepper Vada Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak black urad dal in water for 4-5 hours and drain the water.
• STEP 2.Grind the soaked dal along with black pepper, ginger, and salt to a coarse paste.
• STEP 3.Add chopped onions, curry leaves, and coriander leaves to the dal mixture and mix well.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
• STEP 5.Take small portions of the dal mixture and shape them into small vadas.
• STEP 6.Deep fry the vadas in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 7.Remove the vadas from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 8.Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the dal for at least 4-5 hours to get a smooth batter.
• Adding chopped onions, curry leaves, and coriander leaves enhances the flavor of the vadas.
• Fry the vadas on medium heat to ensure they are cooked evenly and become crispy.
• You can adjust the amount of black pepper according to your taste preference.

Storage and Serving

• Black Urad Dal Pepper Vadas are best served hot and crispy.
• You can store the leftover vadas in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, place the vadas in a preheated oven at 350°F for a few minutes until they become crispy again.