Low Carb Masal Vada
Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with this flavorful Low Carb Masal Vada! This South Indian-inspired recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic masal vada by substituting almond flour for a low-carb alternative while keeping the bold, aromatic spices intact. The earthy chana dal, fragrant curry leaves, zesty green chili, and warming spices like fennel and cumin come together to create crispy patties bursting with flavor. Perfectly golden and fried to perfection, these vadas are ideal for keto-friendly diets and make a delightful appetizer or tea-time treat. Serve them hot with a refreshing mint chutney for an irresistible combination of crunch and zest!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup chana dal (split chickpeas)
- 0.5 cup, finely chopped onion
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped coriander leaves
- 1 finely chopped green chili
- 1 teaspoon, grated ginger
- 8 leaves, finely chopped curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup hot water
- 0.25 cup, for frying oil
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 2-3 hours. Drain completely after soaking.
Step 2
In a food processor, add the soaked chana dal, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and grind them coarsely. Do not add any water while grinding, you need a coarse mixture.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chana dal, almond flour, finely chopped onion, coriander leaves, green chili, ginger, curry leaves, asafoetida, and salt. Mix them well.
Step 4
Add hot water gradually to the mixture just enough to bind all the ingredients together. You should form a dough-like consistency.
Step 5
Divide the mixture into equal parts and shape them into small flat patties or vadas.
Step 6
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 7
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the vadas in the pan. Make sure the oil is not too hot; it should be at a medium temperature to cook the vadas evenly.
Step 8
Fry the vadas until they are golden brown on both sides, which should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 9
Remove the vadas from the oil and drain them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Step 10
Serve hot with mint chutney or a side of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (451.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1480.7 |
| Total Fat 110.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2400.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.3g | |
| Protein 42.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 358.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1233.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories