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Sunday 12 February 2012

Masala Vadai (Lentil Dumpling) | Cooking With Kin #2#

I still look at the confirmation email she sent me and wonder, "Huh! Did she say YES to me?! Really?" I've been a big fan of her simple and beautiful blog. Her beautiful food photographs just make you wanna cook (or eat!) that very moment. I can't tell you the number of times I've filled my hungry stomach just looking at her Kebabs, Pink Cutlet, Lasagna, Mysore Pak and so many other delicacies!
I have tried recipes like Dum Aloo and Batata Vada from her blog. And today, I am really delighted to have her do a guest post for my CWK Series. Folks, please welcome the founder of Bake Fest & Dish it Out; the Rajnikanth of the blog-world :-DVardhini Koushik of Zesty Palette! *trumpets*
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This is a guest post for Kavitha who blogs at Edible Entertainment. She recently started a new series "Cooking with Kin" and I am thrilled to be part of the same. Her blog features a wide variety of posts with detailed explanation and if I have to describe her in one word, it would be "bubbly". :). She always shows that excitement and enthusiasm in her comments and in her posts. She hosts a lot of events and also takes part in a lot. She does have a lot of energy :)

Masala Vadai is a snack that is favored by most people. It is deep fried, but you can also make a healthy version of it using the kuzhi paniyaram pan. There is hardly any difference in taste between the two methods. I am going to explain both the methods here. Have you'll bought the paniyaram pan yet?
Healthier version..

RECIPE
(Printable Recipe)
Ingredients
1 cup channa dal soaked for 2 hours (Kadala Paruppu)
4 red chillies (Adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
2 garlic cloves
Salt
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
Oil to deep fry

Method
Soak channa dal and red chillies for 2 hours.

Take the dals and red chillies in a blender along with garlic, fennel seeds and salt

Grind coarsely.

To the ground dal add onions.

Add coriander leaves.

Mix well.

Take a small portion of the mix.

Flatten to form a vadai.

Deep fry in hot oil.

Vadais are done when they are brown on both sides.




Healthy Alternative
A healthy alternative to the deep fried version is to use the kuzhi paniyaram pan. Heat the pan and add 1/4 tsp oil to each groove. Place a small portion of the dal mix in the groove.

Flip over after a couple of minutes or so and let the other side cook. Healthy vadai ready.

This is the low fat alternative and see it does not look too different :)



And this is the deep fried version.

ENJOY!

31 comments:

  1. Kavi,you've found a very talented blogger to guest post for you - and it is us who are getting the final delight;)This is such a lip-smacking vadai recipe - thanks to Vardhini for sharing this recipe and the photos are stunning too!

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  2. Really delicious n tempting vadai,wonderful post...

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  3. Kavi, your talent is winning accolades! :)
    Vardhini for sure is the rajnikant of the blog world; I completely endorse that. :) The Vadai look fab! And I so much loved the pictorials...great great one!! :)

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  4. what an yummylicious post vardhini and thanks for sharing kavi !

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  5. What a crunchy looking vadai:-) Loved the healthier version steps as well!

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  6. Kavi so sweet of u to bring such talenters out here with u.....

    yummy vada...

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  7. wow my favourite vadai.you have a nice blog.you can visit my blog and give ur valuable comments.

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  8. Can vadais be made in paniyaram pan, that's awesome..

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  9. thanks a lot kavi for pointing it out....i have changed the color of font dear....

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  10. The masala vadai looks awesome :-)

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  11. This post is food treat. 2 of my fav bloggers in the same space. Loved reading both your blogs and thanks for the recipe.
    Love Ash.

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  12. sunday evening & i zoo wish i could get hold of them now :)

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  13. Masala vadai is everyone's favorite for sure.I especially love the moorkozhambu they make with these vadais. I love the low fat version the best. A cup of steamy chai and hot-hot masala vadai - I will be there right at your doorstep to chit-chat :-)

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  14. What an excellent guest post! This looks like such a flavorful snack. A yummy recipe with breathtaking photos...thanks to both of you for sharing!

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  15. healthy vada!!looks perfect and delicious!

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  16. Nice vada. Looks as if it is deep fried. Nice work vardhini and kavi. Happy to follow u

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  17. Delish done Masala(Dal) Vada Dear.Luv the yumm luking clicks.Awesome Step by step Recipe Dear!.

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  18. wow, i loved this recipe. looks delicious... nice to know ur blog

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  19. Wow, this looks yummy indeed! Happy Valentine's day!!
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  20. I love this delightful snack. They are delicious. You have a lovely blog..shall be following from now on. Have a great day.

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  21. I enjoyed eating vadai very much and this version of yours looks really delicious and crispy!

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  22. wow, they look amazing, what a great pic.

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  23. This masala vadai looks great and does not have to be deep fried.
    Vardhini, like yourself, is a very talented cook. I always love to read both of you.
    Thank You both.

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  24. Lovely guest post by Vardhini, great pics as usual. Mouth watering here :)

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  25. wat an idea to use kulipaniyaram vessel to reduce oil :) creative thought !!! kudos to both of you :)

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  26. Why don't you post a recipe on making Sabudana vada! Masala vada reminds me of that! :)

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Thanks for the feedback! :-)

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