How long does Keerai Vadai take?

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

How many people does Keerai Vadai serve?

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

Is Keerai Vadai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Keerai 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 Keerai Vadai?

1½ cup Spinach, 1 cup Urad Dal (whole), ¼ cup Chana Dal, 2 tbsp Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger, 1 tbsp Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Keerai Vadai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Keerai Vadai?

About 160 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Keerai Vadai

Name: Keerai Vadai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Urad Dal (whole), Soaked; ¼ cup Chana Dal, Soaked; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; 1½ cup Spinach, Finely Chopped

30 min
mild
Serves 6

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.

Also known as Spinach Vadai · Veg · Tiffin, Dal

Tiffin Dal Snacks & Starters Vegan Low fat Dairy-free

Keerai vadai, or spinach vadai: ground urad and chana dal with spinach, ginger and green chilli, deep-fried. Mild, serves 6, 30 min plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Pongal, Tamil New Year, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

9 items

6 people

Urad Dal (whole), Soaked1 cup
Chana Dal, Soaked¼ cup
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Spinach, Finely Chopped1½ cup

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	160kcal	960kcal
Protein	11g	67g
Carbohydrate	28g	165g
Fat	1.2g	7.2g
Fibre	8g	48g
Sugar	0.2g	1.2g

Method

1
Wash the urad dal and chana dal, and soak for 2 hours. Strain the water out and grind it into a coarse mixture without adding any water. Do not blend it completely.
Urad Dal (whole)Chana Dal
2
To this mixture, add in the cumin seeds, green chillies, ginger, salt, hing, curry leaves and spinach. Mix well until thoroughly mixed.
CuminGreen ChilliGingerSaltAsafoetidaCurry leavesSpinach
3
Using a greased piece of banana leaf/butter paper/plastic sheet, flatten some of the mixture. Make a hole in the centre using your finger.
4
Deep fry it on medium-low flame for 10 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Serve it hot witha chutney on the side.

Before you start

How long does Keerai Vadai take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Keerai Vadai serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Keerai Vadai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Keerai 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 Keerai Vadai?: 1½ cup Spinach, 1 cup Urad Dal (whole), ¼ cup Chana Dal, 2 tbsp Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger, 1 tbsp Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Keerai Vadai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Keerai Vadai?: About 160 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.