Instant Rava Vadas

Servings: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Appetizer
Time: 30 minutes
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Craving some vadas? Now you don't have to wait to soak the dals overnight. Try out these Instant Rava Vadas that are crisp on the outside and soft inside.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semolina (sooji or rava)
  • 1 cup curd
  • 1 tbsp chopped onions
  • 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp green coriander finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp curry leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp green chillies chopped
  • 2 pinches baking soda
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • Mix in semolina, curd, cumin, coriander, ginger, chillies, and salt to form a smooth paste. Let it stand for 10-15 minutes so that the semolina can soak up the liquids.
  • When ready to cook, add in two pinches of baking soda. Mix in well.
  • The consistency should be that of a soft kneaded dough (atta). Add in a bit of water if needed.
  • To make the vadas, wet the palm of your hand with water. Take a small ball of the mixture. Put it on the palm and shape it into a vada.
  • Fry them on medium heat until golden.
  • Serve hot with your favorite chutney.

Notes

  • Add the chopped onions before soaking the mixture to avoid it getting watery.
  • Fry the vadas on medium heat. Frying them on high heat will cause them to be raw in the middle.
  • Do not whip the mixture as you would a dal vada. That would cause it to become watery and difficult to handle.


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Craving some vadas? Now you don't have to wait to soak the dals overnight. Try out these Instant Rava Vadas that are crisp on the outside and soft inside.