Keerai vadai Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak the lentils for a few hours and drain the water.
• STEP 2.Grind the soaked lentils along with spinach, ginger, green chilies, and spices to a coarse paste.
• STEP 3.Add chopped onions and coriander leaves to the lentil mixture and mix well.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
• STEP 5.Take a small portion of the lentil mixture and shape it into a flat round vadai.
• STEP 6.Carefully drop the vadai into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 7.Remove the vadai 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 lentils for at least 4 hours to ensure they grind easily.
• You can use any variety of lentils like chana dal or urad dal for this recipe.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• To make the vadai healthier, you can shallow fry them instead of deep-frying.
• You can also add grated coconut or finely chopped vegetables to the lentil mixture for added flavor and texture.

Storage and Serving

• Keerai vadai is best served hot and crispy.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat the vadai, you can either microwave them for a few seconds or heat them in a preheated oven until warm and crispy.