Keto Masal Vada

Experience guilt-free indulgence with Keto Masal Vada, a low-carb twist on the classic South Indian snack! Crafted with almond and coconut flours, this keto-friendly delight is packed with bold flavors from fresh curry leaves, coriander, and a touch of green chili heat. These golden-brown fritters, crisped to perfection in ghee or coconut oil, are not only gluten-free but also loaded with aromatic spices like cumin seeds and red chili powder. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these savory vadas pair beautifully with a keto-friendly chutney or light salad. With just 20 minutes of prep time, Keto Masal Vada is your go-to recipe for a crunchy, satisfying treat that fits your keto lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Almond flour
• 2 tablespoons Coconut flour
• 1 Medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 Green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 10 leaves Curry leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Ghee or coconut oil, for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour and coconut flour. Mix well to ensure there are no lumps.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and coriander leaves to the flour mixture. Stir until the vegetables are well-coated with flour.

Step 3

Incorporate cumin seeds, red chili powder, salt, and baking soda into the mixture. Blend thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 4

Gradually pour in water, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a thick, batter-like consistency. You may not need to use all of the water.

Step 5

Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the flours to absorb the moisture and bind effectively.

Step 6

Meanwhile, heat ghee or coconut oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, carefully drop small spoonfuls of the batter into the oil, shaping them into small, round vadas. Do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Fry the vadas until golden brown and crisp on one side, about 3-4 minutes, then flip to cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the vadas from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite keto-friendly chutney or salad as a side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(539.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1780.0

Total Fat 170.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 355.0mg	0%
Sodium 1541.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.6g
Protein 27.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300.2mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 677.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.9%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 11.2%