Masala Vada

December 04, 2010 By: Rambabu Uppada Category: Snacks, Vegetarian

Masala Vada

 

Masala vada is most eaten amazing Indian snack or fry side indian snack recipes. Learn how to make Masala vada snack food in our quick and easy recipes section



Ingredients

 

Yellow gram – 1 cup

masala vada

masala vada

Onion (finely chopped) – 1/2 cup

Coriander (finely chopped) – 1/2 cup

Dill leaves (finely chopped) – 1/2 cup

Green chillies (finely chopped) – 3-4

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp.

Oil to deep fry

 

Method

 

  • Wash and soak dal for 3-4 hours.
  • Keep 2 tbsp. dal aside, grind the rest,coarsely.
  • Mix all other ingredients, including whole dal and add 2-3 tbsp hot oil to the mixture.
  • Heat oil, make pattie shaped rounds with moist palm.
  • Deep fry till golden brown.
  • Masala vada is ready. Serve hot

 

Nutritional Facts:

 

  • Yellow gram sprouts contain rich quantities of Vitamin A, B, C and E.
  • Yellow gram has an excellent source of many minerals, such as calcium, iron and potassium.
  • Yellow gram is popular as the perfect food for reducing weight
  • Yellow gram is a rich source of protein and fiber
  • Cumin seeds are good for diabetics
  • Cumin seeds help in relieving symptoms of the common cold
  • Cumin seeds is said to be powerful kidney and liver herb