Crispy and delicious veda/vedde for a cold winters day.

urad dal

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpea flour is lower in calories and more affordable.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide a milder flavor with less heat.

onion

🥗Healthier: scallions

💰Cheaper: leeks

Scallions add a fresh taste with fewer calories.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: air fryer

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Using an air fryer reduces fat content.

Soak urad dal in water for 4-6 hours or overnight.

Drain the soaked dal and transfer to a blender.

Add ginger, green chilies, and a little water; blend until smooth.

Transfer the batter to a bowl and mix in chopped onions, curry leaves, black pepper, and salt.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Wet your hands and take a small portion of the batter.

Shape the batter into a donut-like ring.

Carefully slide the shaped vadas into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove vadas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Cooking Techniques

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