Banana Flower Vada
Banana Flower Vada is a delicious and nutritious South Indian snack made from banana flowers and lentils. These crispy and flavourful vadas are perfect for tea-time or as a starter. Ingredients: Chana dal, Banana flower, Green chilli, Fennel seeds, Curry leaves, Onion, Coriander, Ginger, Salt, Cooking oil
40min
Cook Time
10
Servings
Recipe
120 kCal
Recipe
1
Clean and chop 1 banana flower (vazhaipoo) into small pieces. Soak them in buttermilk for 10 minutes to remove bitterness. Drain and set aside.
2
Soak 200 grams of chana dal (Bengal gram) in water for 2 hours. Drain the water and grind the dal coarsely without adding any water.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped banana flower, coarsely ground chana dal, 1 finely chopped onion, 2 finely chopped green chillies, a handful of chopped curry leaves, a handful of chopped coriander leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds, and salt to taste.
4
Mix all the ingredients well to form a thick batter. If the batter is too dry, sprinkle a little water to adjust the consistency.
5
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Wet your hands and take a small portion of the batter, shape it into a round ball, and flatten it slightly to form a vada.
6
Gently slide the vada into the hot oil and fry until it turns golden brown on both sides. Fry the vadas in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
7
Remove the fried vadas from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Nutrition
120
kCal
4 g
Protein
5 g
Fat
15 g
Carbs
200 g of Chana Dal
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2 Green Chillies
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½ tsp of Fennel Seeds
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1 handful of Curry Leaves
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1 Onion
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1 handful of Coriander
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½ tsp of Ginger
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Salt to taste
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Cooking Oil
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