Ulundu Vadai

Ulunda vadai is a popular South Indian fried snack. It is traditionally prepared during festival seasons and weddings. Weight watchers can enjoy baked version of ulunda vadai.

Prep time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 2 hrs 35 mins

Ingredients:

Urad dal – 2 cup

Green chilies – 5, chopped

Shallots – 15-20, chopped

Ginger – 1 inch piece, chopped

Curry leaves – few

Cilantro – few

Salt to taste

Asafoetida – ¼ tsp

Method:

1. Soak urad dal for about 2 hrs. Drain the water and grind without adding too much of water.

2. Add Green chilies, shallots, ginger, curry leaves, cilantro, asafetida and salt. Give a good mix.

3. Wet your hands and take a medium ball sized batter and pat slightly, make a hole in the center.

4. Heat oil in the pan. When the oil becomes very hot, place the vadas in oil and fry till it turns golden brown on both sides.

5. Enjoy hot and crispy vadas.

Note:

1. If you add more water during grinding, Vadas will drink more oil.
2. If the oil is not very hot vadas will drink more oil.