Sweet vada Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak urad dal and chana dal in water for a few hours.
• STEP 2.Drain the water and grind the dals along with jaggery and coconut to make a smooth batter.
• STEP 3.Add cardamom powder and salt to the batter and mix well.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
• STEP 5.Take small portions of the batter and shape them into small vadas.
• STEP 6.Gently drop the vadas into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 7.Remove the vadas from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 8.Serve the sweet vadas hot with coconut chutney or enjoy them as is.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to soak the dals for a few hours to ensure they grind easily.
• Add a pinch of baking soda to the batter for extra fluffiness.
• You can add chopped nuts like cashews or almonds to the batter for added crunch.
• Adjust the sweetness of the vadas by adding more or less jaggery according to your taste.

Storage and Serving

• Sweet vadas are best served hot and crispy.
• You can store any leftover vadas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the vadas in a preheated oven or microwave for a few seconds before serving.