Paruppu Vada

Crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor, Paruppu Vada is a beloved South Indian snack crafted from coarsely ground chana dal and aromatic spices. This vegan and gluten-free fritter boasts a satisfying crunch, complemented by the bold zest of green chili, earthy fennel seeds, and fragrant curry leaves. Balanced with the subtle warmth of asafoetida and the freshness of chopped onion and ginger, Paruppu Vada is the ultimate tea-time companion or party appetizer. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick deep-fry, these savory lentil vadas are easy to whip up and perfect when served hot with coconut chutney or even a dash of ketchup. Whether you're craving a snack or looking to impress at gatherings, Paruppu Vada is a crispy delight that promises to please every palate.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup chana dal (split chickpeas)
• 1 medium onion
• 2 pieces green chili
• 1 inch ginger
• 10 leaves curry leaves
• 0.25 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and soak the chana dal in water for about 2 hours. Once soaked, drain the water completely.

Step 2

In a blender, add the soaked chana dal and pulse it a few times to get a coarse mixture. Be careful not to grind it too fine; it should still have some texture.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion, green chilies, ginger, and curry leaves. Set them aside.

Step 4

Transfer the coarsely ground dal into a large bowl. Add the chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, asafoetida, fennel seeds, and salt.

Step 5

Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring that the spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the dal mixture.

Step 6

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. The oil should be about 2 inches deep for deep frying.

Step 7

While the oil is heating, take small portions of the dal mixture and shape them into round, flat discs with your hands.

Step 8

Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in a few of the vadas at a time into the oil. Fry them in batches without overcrowding the pan.

Step 9

Fry the vadas until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides. This should take about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Step 10

Remove the fried vadas with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 11

Serve the Paruppu Vadas hot with coconut chutney or ketchup as a delightful savory snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(853.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4790.0

Total Fat 460.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2422.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 41.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 202.9mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 2257.9mg	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: 84.8%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 11.9%