How long does Lady's Finger Vada take?

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

How many people does Lady's Finger Vada serve?

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

Is Lady's Finger Vada vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Lady's Finger Vada 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 Lady's Finger Vada?

100 grams Ladies Finger, 1 cup Chana Dal, 1 tbsp Rice Flour, 2 Cloves, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Lady's Finger Vada?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Lady's Finger Vada?

About 240 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Lady's Finger Vada

Name: Lady's Finger Vada
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Chana Dal; For Soaking Water; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Cloves; 2 Green Chilli; 2 inch Ginger; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; 100 grams Ladies Finger, Finely Chopped; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Rice Flour; 2 tsp Salt; For Deep Frying Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 4

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 Vendaikai Vadai, Vadai · Veg · Tiffin, Dal

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Lady's finger vada, or vendaikai vadai, mixes okra, onion and mint into a coarse chana dal batter. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Chana Dal1 cup
WaterFor Soaking
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves2
Green Chilli2
Ginger2 inch
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Ladies Finger, Finely Chopped100 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Rice Flour1 tbsp
Salt2 tsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	240kcal	960kcal
Protein	11g	44g
Carbohydrate	37g	146g
Fat	6.5g	26g
Fibre	8.3g	33g
Sugar	1.7g	6.8g

Cookd masalas for ladies finger

Method

1
Soak chana dal in water for 30–45 mins.
Chana DalWater
2
Grind coarsely chana dal with Cinnamon, Cloves ,green chillies and ginger. (should NOT be very smooth and soggy. Should be dry with minimal water)
CinnamonClovesGreen ChilliGinger
3
Mix cut coriander, mint, lady finger, onions, rice flour and salt.
Coriander LeavesMint LeavesLadies FingerOnionRice FlourSalt
4
Heat oil in a pan. Take small balls of ground vada Mix and pat it to get shape like cutlet and fry it. Deep Fry on low heat until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot and enjoy.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Lady's Finger Vada take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Lady's Finger Vada serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Lady's Finger Vada vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Lady's Finger Vada 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 Lady's Finger Vada?: 100 grams Ladies Finger, 1 cup Chana Dal, 1 tbsp Rice Flour, 2 Cloves, 2 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Lady's Finger Vada?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Lady's Finger Vada?: About 240 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.