Gujarat na daal Vada became famous from the Dal vada street vendors outside the Gujarat College in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat state.
Mostly every collegian passes their free time at those vada stall and snacking on those irresistible vadas. If you are passing by from there, the frying vada smells tempts you to buy those vadas, just wrapped in old newspaper.
No chutney is traditionally required, as the vada are served with spicy fried chillies and onions.
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Gujarati Dal Vada
A classic Gujarati snack made with soaked and ground lentils, spiced with green chillies and ginger, then deep-fried until crisp outside and soft inside. Traditionally served with fried green chillies and raw onions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup split yellow moong dal
- 1 cup split green moong dal
- 10 to 12 fresh green chillies
- 2 inch piece fresh ginger
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves
- salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- oil for deep frying
To serve with
- green chillies
- 1 medium onion red or white
Instructions
- Rinse both lentils thoroughly and soak together at least for 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse again in fresh water.
- Grind the soaked lentils with green chillies, ginger, and garlic, adding only a little water to form a thick, coarse batter. Do not make it runny.
- Add salt and baking soda, then mix well.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry on medium to low heat until golden brown.
- Ensure the vada are crisp on the outside and soft inside.
- In the same or separate pan, lightly fry extra green chillies and sprinkle with salt.
Notes
- The batter should remain thick and coarse for the best texture.
- Adjust chilli levels based on preference.
- You can add garlic with ginger and chillies whilst grinding the lentils.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.005g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
These Gujarati dal vada are one of those snacks that disappear almost as quickly as they're made. Crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, they're packed with flavours.
preethi'scuisine says
OMG this gujrati dal vada looks so inviting. They look so crisp.Your pics are making it more tempting Jagruti.
code2cook says
wow gujarati dala vada looking so mouthwatering and crispy. perfect snack.