Dal Vada Recipe: Gujrati Masala Dal Vada (at home)
Friends, Dal Vada is the most famous dish in Gujarat. The gujrati people's love so much dal vada. But it does not mean if you are not gujrati you can't eat. Wherever you are india, make dal vada at home and enjoy this mouth watering dish with our families members. So today we share a simple and delicious dal vada recipe for you. So please try this recipe & make dal vada at home and enjoy.
Dal Vada Recipe
Ingredients used in Dal Vada recipe:
- Half teaspoon red chili powder
- Half teaspoon turmeric powder
- Half teaspoon cumin
- Half cup green coriander leaves
- Half cup urad dal
- Half cup moong dal
- Half cup gram dal
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 green chilies (finely chopped)
- Oil (for frying)
- Salt according to taste
Dal Vada Recipe: Methods of making Dal Vada:
Step 1: Soaking of pulses
Wash all the pulses and soak then in the water for 3 to 4 hours. After soaking, drain the water from the lentils and grind like coarsely in a mixture. Remember, not grind the lentil paste too much as doing as will ruin the texture of the vada. So keep in mind.
Step 2: Preparing the mixture
Now add finely chopped onion, ginger, finely chopped green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, cumin seeds and salt according your taste. Mix the mixture well as the spices mix well.
Step 3: Preparing Vadas
Apply some oil on your hands and make small and round or flat vadas from the lentil mixture. You can make different shapes vadas.
Step 4: Frying the Vadas
Heat the oil in a wok or pan. When the oil is hot enough, add the vadas and fry them slowly till they become golden and crispy. Place the fried vadas on a cloth or tissue paper so that all the extra oil removed from the vadas.
Step 5: Serving
Serve the prepared dal vadas with hot sambhar, tomato chutney or coconut chutney. You can also add green coriander chutney.
Tips:
- Amount of lentils:
You can change the amount of lentils as per your taste. You can also use masoor dal instead of moong dal and urad dal.
- Spices:
The spices can be increased or decreased as per your need. If you like more spicy, you can increase tha amount of green chilies and red chili powder.
- Usage of water:
Do not use too much water while grinding the lentils. This can make the vada mixture thin and the vadas may break while frying.
- Healthier alternative:
You can also cook the vadas in an idli steamer instead of frying them. This will make them less oily and healthier.
Benefits of Dal Vada:
Dal Vada contains protein, fibre and essential vitamins which are beneficial for our body. Pulses are good source of proteins, which helps in muscles growth and repair the bady damages. Fiber helps to improve the digestive system and remove the problem of constipation.
Variations of Dal Vada:
You can make dal vadas in different ways:
- Masoor Dal Vada:
You can also use masoor dal instead of moong dal and chana dal.
- Moong Dal Vada:
Vadas can also be made using only moong dal.
- Palak Dal Vada:
Vadas can also be made by adding finely chopped spinach to the dal mixture. This mixture increases the taste and nutrition of the vadas. We know very well that spinach is high source of iron.
More Tips:
- Texture:
If you want to make your vadas even crispier, then dry roast the dal a little before grinding it. This will make the vadas even crispier.
- Baking:
If you want a healthier option instead of frying, then you can also bake the vadas. To bake, preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the vadas for 20-25 minutes, turning them in between so that they cook evenly from all sides.
- Mixed Vegetables:
You can also add finely chopped carrots, beans, and peas to the lentil mixture. This makes the vadas taste amazing.
Conclusion:
Dal vada is a traditional Indian snack that can be made in every season. It is easy to make and the ingredients used are also commonly available in every house kitchen. You can make dal vada on any occasion, be it a festival, party or just when you feel like making something delicious at home. Try this recipe and enjoy its taste with your family and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: How long does it take to make dal vada?
Answer: It takes about 30-40 minutes to make dal vada, not including the time taken to soak and grind the lentils.
Q2: Can I make dal vada in advance?
Answer: Yes, you can make dal vadas in advance and keep them in the fridge. Before serving, heat them in the oven to make them crispy again.
Q3: What can dal vada be served with?
Answer: You can serve Dal Vada with sambar, coconut chutney, tomato chutney, green coriander chutney or sweet chutney.
Make this simple and delicious Dal Vada recipe and enjoy its delicious taste with your family and friends.
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