Pearl Millet / Bajra Vada
As rainy season has started, I thought of making vada using bajra flour. This is a simple vada which we can make very easily. Bajra is very healthy. This is a good tea time snack.
Vadai Recipes
Drumstick Leaves (Murungai Keerai) Vadai
Murungai keerai vadai is a famous South Indian tea time snack. This is basically masal vadai in which drumstick leaves are added. Drumstick leaves are rich in protein and also contains all important amino acids. The leaves are mainly rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorous, iron, and vitamins A, D, C.
Kerala Ulli (Onion) Vada
Onion vada is a tea time snack available in Kerala tea shops. We can make ulli vada with basic ingredients present in our kitchen. This is simple and easy to make.
Pasi Paruppu Vadai / Moong Dhal Vada
Generally we make vadai using ured dhal and channa dhal. Do you know that we can make vadas using moong dhal also? Making pasi paruppu vadai is very easy and this vada cooks fast. This is a tasty vada which can be had as an evening snack with tea. This vada tastes well with coconut … [Read more…]
Karamani Vadai / Black Eyed Beans Vada
Karamani is rich in fibre and are excellent source of complex carbohydrates. Black eyed beans helps to reduce blood sugar levels, improving blood pressure, decreasing blood lipid levels and reducing inflammation.
Mochai Kottai / Field Beans Masal Vadai
Mochai Kottai or Field Beans Masal vadai is a variation of the masal vadai we make in south India. In this, we add some field beans and grind for vada. This vada is crispy on the outer side and soft on the inner side.
Ragi And Jowar Vada
Millets are very healthy food option. For making this we need ragi flour and jowar flour, curd, chopped onions and green chillies. Mix all this with salt and we can make vadas. This is very tasty and is a healthy snack option.
Milagu Vadai / Anjaneyar Kovil Vadai / Hanuman Temple Vadai
The vadai we get in Anjaneyar temple is a special which is very unique in taste and flavor. It is made with the same ured dhal with pepper added in it and it is very crispy and crunchy in taste. As it is winter, I thought of preparing the milagu vadai at home and it … [Read more…]
Red Soya Beans Sprout Masala Vadai
Generally we make masala vadai using channa dhal. As there was some red soya bean sprouts at home, I thought of making sprout vadai and it came out very well. During this summer holiday, we can make healthy vadai like this and give to kids. Surely they will enjoy.
Ama Vadai / Mupparuppu Vadai
Ama vadai is a special traditional dish that is made during Bhogi festival. This vadai is made of toor dhal, ured dhal and channa dhal with some spices. This vadai is called ama vadai because, the outer covering looks like tortoise (aamai) as it is hard. It is also called as mupparuppu vadai as it … [Read more…]