By Aditi Saraswat
May 30, 2026
Looking for a breakfast that feels indulgent in every bite but keeps you full for hours? These oats dal vadas incorporate protein-rich dal with fibre-packed oats, making a crispy, wholesome snack, which is perfect for busy mornings, post-workout hunger pangs, or tea-time cravings.
1 cup rice 1 cup grated coconut 2 tablespoons ghee 1 teaspoon urad dal 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 red chilli A few curry leaves 1/2 inch ginger Salt to taste 1 cup chana dal (soaked for 3 hours) ½ cup rolled oats 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 green chillies, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger, grated 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped 8-10 curry leaves, chopped ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp black pepper, crushed ¾ tsp salt 2 tbsp rice flour Oil for shallow frying
Soak chana dal for at least three to four hours. Drain it thoroughly so that the mixture remains coarse and helps in making crisp, crunchy vadas.
In a mixer, grind the dal without adding any extra to it water. The texture should remain a bit grainy and not be a smooth paste.
To the batter, now mix oats, onion, green chillies, ginger, coriander, curry leaves, cumin, pepper, salt, and rice flour with the ground dal until it is mixed.
Take small portions of the mixture and flatten them gently into round patty shapes.
Shallow-fry, air-fry, or bake the vadas until they turn golden brown.
Serve it with mint chutney, coconut chutney, or curd. These protein-packed vadas make for a satisfying breakfast that keeps hunger at bay.