Dal Vada with Oats and Vegetables Recipe
A must-try recipe for a mouthwatering snack, Dal Vada with Oats and Vegetables brings a delightful twist to the traditional vada. This delicious dish is made using a combination of urad dal and chana dal, both of which are soaked in water to soften before being ground into a smooth batter. To make it even more exciting and nutritious, oats and a variety of vegetables are added to the mix, creating a rich and filling snack. The vadas are shallow-fried in a kuzhi paniyaram pan, making them crispy on the outside while still maintaining a healthy, lighter texture on the inside.
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu
Course: Appetizer
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal) | 1 cup (soaked for 30 minutes) |
| White Urad Dal (Whole) | 1/2 cup (soaked for 30 minutes) |
| Instant Oats (Oatmeal) | 1 cup |
| Green Chilli | 1 (chopped) |
| Onion | 1 (chopped) |
| Carrot (Gajjar) | 1 (grated) |
| Cabbage (Patta Gobi / Muttaikose) | 1 cup (finely chopped) |
| Garlic | 4 cloves (chopped) |
| Curry leaves | 1 sprig (chopped) |
| Coriander (Dhania) Leaves | 2 sprigs (chopped) |
| Salt | To taste |
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Instructions
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Prepare the Dals: Begin by soaking the chana dal and urad dal for 30 minutes in water. After soaking, grind them together into a thick, smooth batter, adding as little water as possible to achieve the right consistency. Season with salt to taste.
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Add Vegetables and Oats: Finely chop the onions, green chilli, garlic, cabbage, and coriander leaves. Grate the carrot. Add these fresh vegetables and the instant oats to the ground dal batter. Mix everything together well, ensuring the oats and vegetables are evenly incorporated. Taste the mixture and adjust the salt or spice levels as needed.
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Cook the Vada: Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan and lightly grease it with a drop of oil to coat each well. Once the pan is hot, scoop a portion of the batter into each well using a scoop spoon. Cover the pan and let the vadas cook, steaming them until the top part is cooked through. This will take about 3-4 minutes.
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Flip the Vada: Once the top of the vada has cooked and firmed up, use a small spoon to gently flip each vada. Drizzle a little more oil around the edges of the pan to help them crisp up. Let the vadas cook on the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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Test for Doneness: To check if the vada is fully cooked, insert the back of a spoon or a knife into the center of one. If it comes out clean, the vada is ready. Repeat this process with the remaining batter.
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Serve: Serve the Dal Vada with Oats and Vegetables hot and crispy. For a complete snack experience, pair them with a tangy Sweet and Spicy Raw Mango Chutney and a crunchy Baked Chevdo (Chivda Mixture) for variety. These accompaniments make for a delightful tea-time snack spread.
Serving Suggestions
Dal Vada with Oats and Vegetables can be enjoyed as a wholesome and satisfying snack, perfect for serving with chutneys or dips of your choice. You can even enjoy these vadas as part of a light meal, paired with fresh salads or yogurt for added nutrition.
Enjoy this deliciously crispy and healthy version of Dal Vada, packed with the goodness of dals, oats, and vegetables, and indulge in a nutritious treat that’s both filling and flavorful!
