Vadai Curry
Vadai Curry
Fried or Steamed Vadai in Masala best served with Dosa
Instructions
Vadai
- Soak Chana Dal (250g) for about 2 hours. Wash and Drain water
- Grind the above Dal with Rice (3 Tbsp), Fennel (2 tsp), Ginger-Garlic paste (2 tsp)
- Add Finely cut Green Chillies (2) and Onions (5), Salt to the above ground mix
- Make into small balls. Deep fry or Steam them
Coconut Paste
- Grind Coconut (5 tbsp), Cashew Nuts (3), Yogurt (2 tsp)
Masala
- Heat oil in a pan
- Add Fennel (1 tsp), Cinnamon, Bay Leaves (2), Star Anise (1), Curry Leaves
- Add Finely Chopped Onions (5/6). Fry for a couple of minutes till it softens
- Add Ginger-Garlic paste (2 tsp). Fry for a couple of minutes
- Add Finely cut Tomato (1). Fry for a couple of minutes
- Add Coriander Powder (1 tsp), Chilli Powder (1 tsp), Turmeric Powder (1 tsp)
- Add little water and cook for about 10 minutes
- Add the above coconut mixture. Boil for a few minutes
- Add the vadai (break into pieces) and fennel seed powder (1 tsp)
- Cook for further 5 minutes