A common snack that can be enjoyed with any chutney or with tomato ketchup is vadai. For a more spicy version, try adding two pinches of red chilli powder or one teaspoon of black pepper and cumin (coarsely powdered) to the dough before frying.
Green Gram Vadai
Recipe by S Kamala
Recipe rating: N/A
Course: SnacksCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Medium
Servings
8
servingsPrep time
8
hoursCooking time
30
minutesA common snack that can be enjoyed with any chutney or with tomato ketchup is vadai.
Ingredients
Green Gram – 1 cup
Green Chilli – 1 or 2
Fresh Ginger – a small piece
Onion chopped – two to three tablespoons
Asafoetida Powder – two pinches
Salt – ½ teaspoon or as per taste
Oil – for deep frying
Directions
- Soak green gram for about 5 to 6 hours. Wash well, then drain the excess water. Grind the green gram, along with green chilli, chopped ginger, and salt, into a coarse paste without adding any water.
- Add in asafetida powder and chopped onion, and mix well.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Take a small lemon-sized ball of dough, and flatten it slightly. Fry it in the hot oil until it turns golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite chutney or tomato ketchup.
Notes
- If you want more spicy vadai, then add two pinches of red chilli powder or one teaspoon of black pepper and cumin (coarsely powdered) in the dough.