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Friday, April 5, 2013

Parippu Vada/Lentil Fritters

Some snacks holds tons of memories in it..This is one such thing..Its been the part of so many wonderful years of train travel's that I cherish..These are easy to prepare and delicious to munch on..

Chana Dal-1/4 cup
Toor dal-1/4 cup
Fennel Seeds-1/4 tsp
Pearl Onion-4 nos
Green chili-2 nos
Asafoetida-2 pinch
Ginger-1 tsp finely chopped.
Curry Leaves-1 sprig
Salt to taste
Oil to fry.

Method of Preparation:
1. Soak chana dal and toor dal for min. 3 hours. Wash and drain the water.
2. Set aside about 2 tbsp of dal and then grind the remaining to coarse pieces along with pearl onions, chilli, ginger, fennel, curry leaves, asafoetida and salt.
3. See that the dal is just pulsed to bits and not to paste.
4. Transfer to a clean dry bowl, add the 2 tbsp of dal and check for seasoning.
5. Heat oil in a wok.Take a small round ball of dough and lightly press between the palm to flatten it.
6. Deep fry in medium low heat so that the inside gets cooked and outer covering is crispy and browned.
7. Serve hot with tea.

Notes:
1. You can grind the lentils and then crush the other ingredients and mix it separately instead of grinding/pulsing together.
2. Shape them according to how you want them, If you need crispy vadas make them thin discs, else thicker ones.
3. The oil should be on medium heat, if too hot they will turn dark and wont be cooked inside.

37 comments:

  1. Looks so good Reshmi - I love parippu vada...I am so hungry after seeing this :(

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  2. lovely tempting and inviting crispy dal vadas.

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  3. I was talking about parippu vada yesterday only..my north Indian friend said she ate this from a restaurant and loved it So I am going to make it for her soon :) the pic made me nostalgic..the one we get in train in newspapers along with the tea..yumm ! Urs look so tempting :)

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  4. Yummy good old ones.. Most fav memories of mine are having them in college canteen with hot cuppa tea.. Urs look perfect dear..

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  5. This is my favorite snack da.. Perfectly made and clicked.. :)

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  6. Good one reshmi. You know i have similar to 1st and 3 rd shot for one my deep fried snack recipe. will be posting it soon. love to have it with hot chai.

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  7. love this snack for teatime.. nice pics!

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  8. Oh... this is so yummy and tempting... :)

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  9. Makes me drool,perfect with a cup of tea,yummy spicy vada

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  10. Tempting vadas Reshmi...I too have a lots of lovely college memories with this wonderful snack

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  11. Perfect looking vadas. loves it.First time your blog .Am following u .Glad if u will follow me back dear.
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  12. I like the last pic.. perfect combination for these crunchy vadas!

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  13. oh wow... i can never parippu vada and yours looks so delicious... :)

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  14. Love these crispy beauties, seriously who will resist to them.

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  15. I have also posted dhal fritters.. yours look so crispy love the clicks

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  16. delicious vadas n perfect presentation...

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  17. Awesome clicks and I can't wait to try them.

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  18. Welcome anytime..These ones are crispy and mind-blowing for sure Reshmi..And the way you presented it,very real and unique.

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  19. Crispy and perfectly presented fritters! Its hard to resist !

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  20. nice clicks and good presentation..Glad if you follow my blog....
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  21. love this tempting vadas,looks delicious:)

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  22. Delicioso y crujientes lindo me encanta también las hago bien especiadas,hugs.hugs.

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  23. ahhhhhh/////my all time fav! smack! looks great

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  24. hi Reshmi,
    first time here. you have a nice collection of recipes and great clicks as well. happily following ur space. do drop by my space as well.

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  25. Very very inviting clicks!! Loved them

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  26. Looks so crispy and delicious! First time here! You have a lovely space,Reshmi! I am your new follower. Do visit my space at-http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

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  27. Parippu vada looks delicious and crispy.

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  28. Vada looks super cripsy and as always lovely clicks :)

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  29. Wow Reshmi! Lovely and wonderful starter :-)

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