Nadia bara (coconut vada from odisha) Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak chana dal for a few hours and then grind it into a coarse paste.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chana dal, grated coconut, chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, salt, and turmeric powder.
• STEP 3.Mix well to form a thick batter. If needed, add a little water to adjust the consistency.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Take small portions of the batter and shape them into flat round 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 excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 7.Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the chana dal for a few hours to soften it before grinding.
• You can add finely chopped curry leaves for an extra flavor.
• Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies according to your preference.
• To make the vadas healthier, you can also shallow fry them instead of deep frying.
• Serve the vadas immediately after frying to enjoy their crispy texture.

Storage and Serving

• Nadia Bara 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, place the vadas in a preheated oven or air fryer for a few minutes until they become crispy again.
• Serve the reheated vadas with chutney or sauce.