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Tezzbuzz Desk- It is rare for us to talk about South Indian cuisine and not mention Sambhar Vada. Lightly crispy from outside and very soft from inside, when served with hot sambar and coconut chutney, its taste doubles the pleasure of eating. This is the reason why Sambar Vada has become the favorite dish of people all over the country.

Often people think that it is difficult to make hotel-like soft and fluffy vada at home, but with the help of right ingredients and some easy steps, you can prepare perfect sambar vada.

Ingredients required to make Sambhar Vada

• 1 cup washed urad dal
• 100 grams moong dal or chana dal
• salt as per taste
• 2 inch finely chopped ginger
• 2 to 4 green chillies finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped curry leaves
• Some coriander (optional)
• enough oil for frying

This quantity is enough for approximately two people.

Prepare vada batter like this

First of all, wash urad dal and moong or chana dal thoroughly. After this, keep them soaked in water for 4 to 5 hours or overnight.

When the lentils swell well, remove excess water. Now grind the dal coarsely using minimum water. Keep in mind that the batter should not be too thin.

Now add salt, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves and green coriander to this mixture. Beat the batter well for 4 to 5 minutes. This will make the vadas more soft and spongy.

How to make Vada

Heat oil in a pan. Lightly wet your hands and take a small portion of the batter on your palm.

Now give it a round shape and make a small hole in the middle. This is the traditional identity of Vada.

Slowly drop the prepared vada into the hot oil. It is better to fry 3 to 4 vadas at a time.

Fry the vadas on medium flame until they become golden and crisp on both sides. When the vadas are cooked well, take them out on tissue paper to remove excess oil.

correct way to serve

Dip the prepared vadas in hot sambar for a few minutes, so that they absorb the flavor of the sambar properly. After this serve with coconut chutney, tomato chutney or peanut chutney. This taste will be such that family members will demand it again and again.

Special tips to make perfect vada

• Do not keep the batter too thin.
• Don’t forget to beat the batter well.
• The oil should not be too hot or too cold.
• Always fry the vadas on medium flame.
• Black pepper and cumin seeds can also be added to the batter for additional flavor.

If you want to make restaurant style sambar vada at home, then this easy recipe is perfect for you. Properly prepared vada becomes crispy from outside and very soft from inside. Try making this once, you will get compliments with every bite.