Why name Maddur/Madhur Vada?
In the state of Karnataka, there is a small town called ' Maddur' and you can find these irresistible fritters in every corner, hence these fritters are called 'Maddur Vada'. Travellers who pass through this town cannot ignore it's frying aroma but give up and indulge in these crispy and tasty vadas.
Can I make Instant Maddur Vada?
Maddur vada can be prepared instantly, and you do not need any raising agent to prepare these vadas.
Can I omit curry leaves?
I don't recommend, as curry leaves are important ingredients in south Indian cuisine and lend beautiful aroma and taste to these vadas.
Can I add dry or frozen curry leaves?
Certainly, you can.
Can I make Vegan Maddur Vada?
Yes, you can. Instead of ghee or butter add oil.
What can I serve with Maddur vada?
Maddur Vada goes well with south Indian style coconut chutney, tea or coffee. On a warm day, serve with cold drinks such as cola, lemonade or milkshake.
📖 Recipe
MADDUR VADA
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rice flour
- ½ cup plain flour Maida
- ¼ cup semolina Sooji/rava
- 1 large finely chopped onion
- 4 finely chopped green chillies
- 1 small sprig curry leaves finely chopped
- 3 tbsp. finely chopped coriander
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp. dried red chilli flakes or red chilli powder
- 4 tbsp. hot oil
- Pinch asafoetida Hing
- oil to deep fry
Instructions
- In a bowl place all the flours, and add onion, chilli, curry leaves, coriander, hing and salt to it.
- Mix everything and well and leave it aside for 10 minutes.
- Add hot oil and then mix it with the spoon.
- You won't need any water to bind the dough, but if the dough is too dry or crumbly sprinkle some water and knead the dough.
- The dough should be hard.
- Divide the dough into equal parts and make lemon size balls.
- Start heating the oil in a kadai for deep fry the vada on medium heat.
- Put butter or greaseproof paper on a worktop, put one ball and press gently with your fingers or palm and make round circle. It should not be too thin or thick.
- Carefully lift the vada and immerse in the hot oil.
- Fry the vada till it becomes brown and crispy on both sides.
- Remove it from the oil and leave it on a kitchen towel.
- Repeat the same procedure with the remaining balls.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney, tea or coffee.
Nutrition
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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Sasmita says
Such a well-made platter of Maddur vadas !!!!!
LOvely share for the theme as well 🙂
Kalyani says
maddur vadas can be a serious addiction 🙂 and the clicks are so tempting, great use of those props too !
Priya says
wow, awesome presentation. Love these maddur vadas
SRI says
I have often enjoyed the Maddur vada while travelling through Maddur on the way to Coonoor and I had thought they would be very difficult to attempt at home. Your recipe makes it sound less difficult and the image of the crispy vada is very tempting. I should try this soon. Sujata Shukla from PepperOnPizza
veena says
I like Maddur vada and make it point to relish this whenever I cross Maddur. These look so addictive!
THE FOOD SAMARITAN. says
Beautifully presented and wonderful recipe! Kudos to your photography!
Priya Suresh says
Somehow i was looking for akki roti from you and for my surprise you came with these crispy and dangerously addictive maddur vada, well done Jags. Thank you so much for your kind words.So sweet of you and i couldnt stop laughing about that 24 hours question.. Haha.
jcookingodyssey says
Hahaha Priya 🙂 it's true hai na? Because I already have Akki roti post here 🙂
Priya Satheesh says
Perfect evening snack to have with a cup of hot filter coffee 🙂 Looks so tempting !
Aruna says
We often make these vadas at home and they make for a great tea-time snack. Also, in the good old days, we carried them on long train journeys. 🙂
Anu says
I love Maddur vadas with a hot cup of tea. I have never tried making them at home but this post makes me to try them in near future.
Priya Iyer says
Yummmmm! I love a well-made plate of Maddur vadas, and yours look just perfect! Great share for the theme!
cookwithrenu says
This vada's look so so tempting, perfect in the cold weather with a hot cup of tea...
Prathima Shivraj says
Authentic snack of Karnataka tasted this crispy outside soft inside flavor ful delictable snack.. Urs presentation is amazing.. Wanna gobble whole tray
Vidya Narayan says
Love these Vadas with a hot cup of filter coffee. Yes, these are perfect travel snacks and in earlier times, people never worried about the calories, opted for home cooked sweets and snacks to carry while travelling in trains etc yet remained healthy and fit. We should do that more often. Loved the rustic props used here.
Mayuri Patel says
I love these Vadas, use to have them often at tea time as we had a tea stall never our apartment in Bangalore selling them. The distinct flavour is from the chilis and curry leaves. Lovely props.