Moong dal vada Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak moong dal for 4-5 hours. Drain the water and grind it into a coarse paste.
• STEP 2.Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, and salt to the dal paste. Mix well.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan. Take small portions of the dal mixture and shape them into small patties.
• STEP 4.Carefully drop the patties into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 5.Remove the vadas from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 6.Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the moong dal for at least 4-5 hours to ensure a smooth batter.
• You can add a pinch of baking soda to the batter to make the vadas more fluffy.
• Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies according to your preference.

Storage and Serving

• Moong 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.
• To reheat, place the vadas in a preheated oven at 350掳F (180掳C) for a few minutes until they become crispy again.