How long does Mini Masala Vadai take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mini Masala Vadai serve?

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

Is Mini Masala Vadai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mini Masala 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 Mini Masala Vadai?

1 cup Chana Dal, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ¼ tsp Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mini Masala Vadai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mini Masala Vadai?

About 247 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mini Masala Vadai

Name: Mini Masala Vadai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Chana Dal; 1½ tsp Salt; 4 Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; For Deep Frying Oil

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 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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Mini masala vadai are small paruppu vadai of coarse chana dal, red chillies and fennel, deep-fried. Mild, serves 4, 25 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Low calorie

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

Ingredients

8 items

4 people

Chana Dal1 cup
Salt1½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded4
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Fennel Seeds1 tbsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: wheat.

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	247kcal	988kcal
Protein	11g	45g
Carbohydrate	37g	148g
Fat	7.1g	28g
Fibre	9.1g	36g
Sugar	2.4g	9.6g

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Method

1
Soak the Chana Dal for an hour and strain it well.
Chana DalSalt
2
Add the soaked dal, dry red chillies, curry leaves, fennel seeds to a mixie and coarsely blend it
Dry Red ChilliCurry leavesFennel Seeds
3
To the coarsely blend mixture, add salt, asafoetida and chopped onion. Mix it till combined evenly
AsafoetidaOnion
4
Heat oil in a kadai. Shape the mixture into mini even sized patties and deep fry on a medium flame till golden and crispy. Serve it hot.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Mini Masala Vadai take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mini Masala Vadai serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mini Masala Vadai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mini Masala 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 Mini Masala Vadai?: 1 cup Chana Dal, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ¼ tsp Asafoetida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mini Masala Vadai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mini Masala Vadai?: About 247 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.