High Protein Masala Vada
Elevate your snacking game with these *High Protein Masala Vadas*—a nutritious twist on the classic South Indian favorite! Packed with the goodness of chana dal, split moong dal, and green peas, these lentil fritters are bursting with plant-based protein and vibrant flavors. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, fennel, and turmeric, as well as fresh ingredients like ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, and coriander, each bite is a perfect balance of crunch and spice. These crispy, golden vadas make an irresistible appetizer or snack, and when paired with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup, they become a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Quick to prepare and thoughtfully crafted to be both delicious and wholesome, this high-protein recipe is perfect for those seeking a healthy, indulgent treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal gram)
- 0.5 cup Split moong dal
- 0.5 cup Green peas
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 2 small, finely chopped Green chili
- 1 inch piece, grated Ginger
- 10 count, finely chopped Curry leaves
- 0.25 cup, chopped Coriander leaves
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Rice flour
- 2 cups, for deep frying Oil
Instructions
Rinse and soak the chana dal and moong dal in water for at least 2 hours.
Drain the water and transfer the soaked dals along with the green peas to a blender. Pulse it a few times to make a coarse mixture. Avoid adding water while grinding.
Transfer the ground mixture to a mixing bowl. Add finely chopped onion, green chili, grated ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and rice flour.
Mix all the ingredients well to form a thick vada mixture that holds together when shaped. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Take a small portion of the mixture, about the size of a golf ball, and flatten it slightly between your palms to form a vada.
Once the oil is hot, gently slide the vadas into the oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the vadas on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes per batch.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the vadas from the oil and place them on kitchen paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the high protein masala vadas hot with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup as a snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 458.4 g | 588% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2446 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.8 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.3 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 71.7 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 3705 mg | 79% | |
*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.
