Low Carb Paruppu Vada

Savor every bite of this delicious and guilt-free twist on a classic South Indian snack with our Low Carb Paruppu Vada! Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these golden fritters are made with a wholesome blend of chickpea flour, fiber-rich flaxseed meal, and protein-packed yellow moong dal. Infused with the bold flavors of green chilies, curry leaves, fennel, and cumin, these vadas bring a spicy, aromatic kick that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight. Fried to perfection in coconut oil for a nutty richness, they are a healthier, low-carb alternative to the traditional paruppu vada, without compromising on taste or texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, these gluten-free fritters are a snack-time hero, best served hot with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce. Perfect for keto-friendly gatherings or a nutritious teatime treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour (Besan)
• 0.25 cup Flaxseed meal
• 0.5 cup Yellow moong dal
• 0.5 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 2 small, finely chopped Green chilies
• 10 leaves, chopped Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon, grated Ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 cup, for frying Coconut oil
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the yellow moong dal thoroughly under cold running water and then soak it in water for about 30 minutes. Once soaked, drain and keep aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, flaxseed meal, soaked and drained moong dal, chopped onions, green chilies, curry leaves, grated ginger, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, salt, and turmeric powder.

Step 3

Add water gradually to the dry ingredients mixture and stir to make a thick batter. The batter should be thick enough to hold shape when scooped.

Step 4

Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 5

While the oil is heating, take a small amount of the batter (about 2 tablespoons) and shape it into a small, flat round vada.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the vadas into the oil, a few at a time, without overcrowding the pan. Fry on medium heat, flipping occasionally, until the vadas are golden brown and crisp on both sides, about 3–4 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the fried vadas from the oil and drain them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining batter until all vadas are fried.

Step 9

Serve the low-carb paruppu vadas hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(541.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1542.7

Total Fat 77.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2476.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 59.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300.5mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 2857.9mg	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: 44.9%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 39.8%