Steamed Masala Vada
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 3 hours
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 3 hours 15 mins
Steamed Masala vada/ Tadka Pakoda is a healthier version of a deep fried masala vada/ fritter. Soaked split chana dal along with red chillies, ginger, onion, curry leaves, and peppercorns blended together gives an exceptional taste and flavour. The steamed vada are lightly sauté in a sizzling tadka to give that extra zest and bliss to the dish.
Ingredients
  • Cooking Soda(optional) Teaspoons
  • Peppercorns ¼ Teaspoons
  • Curry Leaves 1 Springs
  • Ginger, Finely Chopped 1 Teaspoons
  • Onions, Finely Chopped ¼ Cup
  • Channa Dal 1½ Cup
  • Ghee 1 Tablespoons
  • Lemon Juice ½ Numbers
  • Salt as To Taste
Instructions
  1. For Tadka: Ghee - 1 tbsp Mustard seeds - 1 tsp Curry leaves - few Haldi - ½ tsp Hing (asafoetida) - a pinch Freshly grated coconut - 3 tbsp Salt - little Lime juice - 1 tbsp Sugar - 1 tsp Method: Wash and soak the channa dal in water for 3 to 4 hours. Drain the water and keep aside.
  2. In the mixie jar, add red chillies, onions, ginger, curry leaves, peppercorns, salt, channa dal and a pinch cooking soda and grind to a coarse paste.
  3. Remove the mixture into a bowl and add little ghee and lime juice and mix well.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/snacks/steamed-masala-vada-12011.html