Masala Vadai | Paruppu Vadai can be made as a starter when we have guests at home and can be made during teatime as a snack. My family loves this and especially my daughter is a big fan of masala vadai.
My mom makes this with only channa dal, but i learnt thisĀ version from my relative. Check the recipe of aama vadai, which we make for bogi pandigai and aavani avittam. Also check my no onion no garlic Cabbage vadai and Ulundu vadai too.
My mom makes this with only channa dal, but i learnt thisĀ version from my relative. Check the recipe of aama vadai, which we make for bogi pandigai and aavani avittam. Also check my no onion no garlic Cabbage vadai and Ulundu vadai too.
Masala Vadai recipe
Ā Preparation Time : 10Ā minsĀ + soaking time 2 hoursĀ | Cooking Time : 30Ā Mins |Serves: 4
Ā Ā Ā Channa dal Ā 1 cup Ā
Ā Ā Ā Toor dal Ā 1/2 cup
Ā Ā Ā Yellow moong dal Ā 1/4 cup
Ā Ā Ā Red chili Ā 5-6
Ā Ā Ā Asafoetida Ā a generous pinch
Ā Ā Ā Onion Ā 1 big
Ā Ā Ā Mint leaves Ā few
Ā Ā Ā Salt as needed
Ā Ā Ā Coriander leaves Ā few
Ā Ā Ā Sombu |fennel seeds Ā Ā 1/4 tsp
Ā Ā Ā Ghee Ā 1 tsp
Ā Ā Ā Oil Ā for deep frying
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Method:
- Soak all the dals together for 2 hours
- Grind it in the mixieĀ along with chilies, saunf ,salt,asafoetida and curry leaves adding very little water to it.
- Grind it little coarsely.
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- Add the finely chopped onions, coriander leaves and mint leaves.
- Add the ghee to it.(adding this gives more crispiness to the vadai)
- Mix it well.
- Make it into bite sized patties and deep fry it oil
- Keep the oil in medium flame, or else it will not get cooked inside.

- Drain the excess oil in a kitchen towel.

- Serve it with tomato sauce.
Cute little vadais.. my fav ..looks sooooooooooo yummy and cute clicks jeyashri.
love the picture..looks yumm and nicely presented..
very beautiful presentation jeyashri, just loved it…
the perfect snack and looks cute!
Nice click.. will try ur verison soon…:)
Looks so cute,makes a perfect starter! Nice recipe!Nice click too!
crunchy vadas..like the way u made it as medium thin..
Woww Jeya, looks super crispy and lovely presentation…awesome!!
Wow!! Vadai looks so tempting and as usual I love your step by step pics
Yummm,gr8 with a cup of hot masala tea…
Oh my what amazing clicks….looks so gud…
Yummy and crispy vadai.. Nice click..
with mint leaves, vadai should be different. Nice pic!
love the idea of toothpick inserted on vadais.
Wow those spicy fritters sounds mouthwatering..Pics are making it more inviting…
Masala vadai looks so tempting..Nice color too.
Perfect for an evening with some hot tea. Yummyyy!!! Love masala vadas at any time.
Masala vadai looks perfect & yummy..
lovely pic with cute vadas…….
They look very crispy…….
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jeyashri akka, u r soo sweet. thakkudu sonnathukkaka indialenthu kooda post pooturukkeley!! very good. vadaiyai yennai maathiri kolantheel saappatrathukku easyyaa 'laaly pop' style suuper.
Adorable parupu vaas jeyashri.Liked the presentation a lot.Vadas are picture perfect n more pleasing.
Am drooling at your pics š they look just perfect
perfect pix and vadais…
First time here Jeyashree. Loved the way you presented the dishes and ur recipe collection. Please do visit my blog when you have time š
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Wow..vadai looks so tempting..I don't mind to take that plate right now..bookmarking it..
yes jeyashri it will, make the dough sticky by sprinkling little water and gramflour and then coat it with vermilcilli and fry it immediately…
looks so tempting. i am drooling here. so perfectly done.
Beautiful click, looks so yummy and lovely color too…
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My hubby's favorite…
looks cute and crispy dear š
hello jeyashri akka, new post pooturukkeney!!!,,:)
They look simply great…First time on your blog jayeshri š I liked the picture of masala vada and recipe as well
Hey wow thats a great presnetation…love them a lot….vada is all time fav too….thanks for sharing…first ime to ur blog…loved it…
hmm nice. during rainy evenings, if we have hot masala vadas, we can spend the time happily
serving idea semaya irukku š
Thanks. I made this and basundhi for my guru Mata Amritanandamayi. I am sure you get a big share of blessings
Jeyashri I added dhania seeds along with saunf and I added small qty. of Pakak also. It came out very well. Thanx for the recipe