This vadai is made with pottu kadalai and other spices and then deep fried. It is served with tomato sauce.
Pottu Kadalai Vadai
Course: SnacksCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Medium
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
20
minutesThis vadai is made with pottu kadalai and other spices and then deep fried. It is served with tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Pottu Kadalai – 1/2 cup
Besan – 2 tablespoons
Khus Khus – 1 teaspoon
Ani seeds (sombu) – 1 teaspoon
Cashew Nuts – few
Chopped onion – 2 to 3 tablespoons
Chopped green chilli – 1 teaspoon
Chopped coriander leaves – 2 tablespoons
Coconut gratings – 2 tablespoons
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Oil – for deep frying
Directions
- In a mixe add Pottu Kadalai (also known as “Chutney Dhal” or “Fried Gram”), khus khus, ani seeds, cashew nuts together and grind it to a coarse powder.
- Remove and put it in a flat bowl. Add besan, chopped onion, green chilli, coriander leaves, coconut gratings and salt. Mix well. Sprinkle little water and make a thick dough.
- Heat oil in a kadai. Keep the stove in medium flame.
- Take out a lemon size dough and make a ball. Flatten it and put it in the oil. Put three to four at a time and fry on medium heat till it become golden brown.
- Serve with tomato sauce.