Uzhunnu Vada (ഉഴുന്ന് വട)
Category: snack — urad dal fritter
Course: snack | Diet: vegan
Meal roles: snack
breakfast

Crisp golden urad dal fritters with curry leaves, chillies and onion; lighter and fluffier than parippu vada.

Spice level: 3
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Uzhunnu/urad dal
qty: 40
unit: g
name: Onion, finely chopped
qty: 20
unit: g
name: Green chillies, chopped
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Curry leaves, shredded
qty: 3
unit: num
name: Ginger, grated
qty: 2
unit: g
name: Salt, turmeric, asafoetida pinch
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Oil for deep frying
qty: 10
unit: g

Steps:
Soak the urad dal for 3 hours; drain and grind to a coarse, fluffy paste without much water.
Mix in onion, chillies, ginger, curry leaves, turmeric, asafoetida and salt.
Shape into flat discs with a hole in the centre.
Deep fry until golden and crisp; serve hot with chai or chutney.

Tags: snack
fritter
vegan