Leek dal vadas Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak the split yellow lentils in water for 2-3 hours, then drain.
• STEP 2.In a blender, grind the lentils along with leeks, ginger, green chilies, and spices to make a coarse paste.
• STEP 3.Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add chopped coriander leaves, salt, and rice flour. Mix well.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small vadas.
• STEP 5.Carefully drop the vadas into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 6.Remove the vadas from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
• STEP 7.Serve the leek dal vadas hot with chutney or yogurt dip.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the lentils for a few hours to soften them and make them easier to grind.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• To make the vadas extra crispy, you can add a tablespoon of rice flour to the mixture.

Storage and Serving

• Leek dal vadas are best served hot and crispy.
• You can store any leftover vadas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the vadas in a preheated oven or toaster oven to regain their crispiness before serving.