Onion Vada Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak urad dal and chana dal for a few hours, then grind them into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Add finely chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and spices to the batter.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan, shape the batter into small patties, and deep fry until golden brown.
• STEP 4.Serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is not too watery or too thick. It should have a dropping consistency.
• You can add a pinch of baking soda to the batter to make the vadas more fluffy.
• For a healthier version, you can also try shallow frying the vadas instead of deep frying.

Storage and Serving

• Onion 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, you can either microwave them for a few seconds or heat them in a preheated oven until warm.