How long does Masala Vadai take?

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

How many people does Masala Vadai serve?

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

Is Masala Vadai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Masala Vadai spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Masala Vadai?

1 cup Chana Dal, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 inch Ginger, 1 pinch Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Vadai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Masala Vadai?

About 147 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Masala Vadai

Name: Masala Vadai
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Chana Dal; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1 pinch Asafoetida; For Deep Frying Oil

40 min
medium
Serves 6
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Prep 20 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 Paruppu Vadai · Veg · Tiffin, Curries & Gravies

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Masala vadai, or paruppu vadai: soaked chana dal pulsed coarse with onion, ginger and curry leaves, deep-fried. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 40 minutes, video.

Low calorie

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

Ingredients

9 items

6 people

Chana Dal1 cup
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
OilFor Deep Frying

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	147kcal	882kcal
Protein	6.9g	41g
Carbohydrate	21g	128g
Fat	4.2g	25g
Fibre	4.5g	27g
Sugar	0.8g	4.8g

Cookd masalas for chana dal

Method

1
Wash and soak the channa dal in water for 2 hours.
Chana Dal
2
Strain and add the dal to a mixer blend and pulse blend until coarse.
3
Transfer the dal to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
OnionGreen ChilliGingerCurry leavesCoriander LeavesSaltAsafoetida
4
Form small lemon-sized roundels of the mixture and flatten them. Deep fry the vadai in medium hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Masala Vadai take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Masala Vadai serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Masala Vadai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Masala Vadai spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Masala Vadai?: 1 cup Chana Dal, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 inch Ginger, 1 pinch Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Masala Vadai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Masala Vadai?: About 147 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.