How long does Kari Vadai take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kari Vadai serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kari Vadai?

200 grams Mutton (minced), 1 cup Roasted Gram Flour, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 3 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kari Vadai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kari Vadai?

About 485 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kari Vadai

Name: Kari Vadai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 1 Bay Leaves; 4 Green Chilli; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 200 grams Mutton (minced); 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; ¼ cup Water; 1 cup Roasted Gram Flour; 3 tbsp Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as mutton vadai · Non-veg · Tiffin, Dry sides

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Kari vadai, a Tamil Nadu snack of spiced mutton mince paste bound with roasted gram flour, pan-fried. Mild, serves 3, about 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Bakrid, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

3 people

Ghee1 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom3
Cloves3
Bay Leaves1
Green Chilli4
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Mutton (minced)200 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Water¼ cup
Roasted Gram Flour1 cup
Oil3 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	485kcal	1455kcal
Protein	21g	64g
Carbohydrate	33g	98g
Fat	31g	93g
Fibre	7.9g	24g
Sugar	3.9g	12g

Cookd masalas for mutton (minced)

Method

1
In a pan pour ghee and add whole garam masalas, saute for 20 seconds and add sliced onion and cook until they turn translucent. Add the mutton mince and saute for 20 seconds.
GheeCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesBay LeavesGreen ChilliOnionGinger Garlic PasteMutton (minced)
2
Add the powdered spices and salt and mix thoroughly, Pour water to make sure the masalas don’t burn and cook on a medium low flame until the water evaporates and the mince mixture is dry.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderTurmeric PowderSaltCoriander LeavesWater
3
Cool the mixture down and blend it into a smooth paste. Add it to a mixing bowl and add the roasted gram flour and mix until homogeneous and make it into flat vadais.
Roasted Gram Flour
4
Pan fry until golden brown and serve hot.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Kari Vadai take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kari Vadai serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kari Vadai vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kari Vadai spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kari Vadai?: 200 grams Mutton (minced), 1 cup Roasted Gram Flour, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 3 Green Cardamom, 3 Cloves, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kari Vadai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kari Vadai?: About 485 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.