Thair Vada Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak urad dal in water for 4-5 hours. Drain the water and grind it into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Add salt, chopped green chilies, ginger, and asafoetida to the batter. Mix well.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan and drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 4.Soak the fried vadas in water for a few minutes and then squeeze out the excess water.
• STEP 5.Whisk yogurt with salt and a pinch of sugar. Add the soaked vadas to the yogurt and let them soak for 1-2 hours.
• STEP 6.Garnish with chopped onions, coriander leaves, sev, and a sprinkle of red chili powder.
• STEP 7.Serve the thair vada chilled as a snack or as a part of a meal.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is thick and not too watery for crispy vadas.
• Soaking the vadas in water helps to make them soft and absorb the flavors of the yogurt.
• You can add grated coconut and chopped green chilies to the yogurt for extra flavor.

Storage and Serving

• Store the leftover thair vada in the refrigerator.
• It is best consumed within 1-2 days.
• Serve the thair vada chilled as a snack or as a part of a meal.