Low Fat Paruppu Vada
Indulge in the crispy goodness of traditional paruppu vada with a healthy twist in this Low Fat Paruppu Vada recipe! Made with protein-packed yellow split peas (chana dal), aromatic herbs like curry and coriander leaves, and a hint of fennel, these vadas are delightfully crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside—all without deep frying. Instead, they are baked to golden perfection with just a light spray of oil, making them a guilt-free snack or accompaniment to your favorite chutney or sambar. Ready in just 15 minutes after a simple prep, this low-fat version of the South Indian classic delivers all the flavor with none of the excess oil. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, meal preppers, and anyone looking for a wholesome, savory treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Yellow split peas (chana dal)
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 pieces Green chilies
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 6 leaves Curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
- Oil spray
Instructions
Rinse the yellow split peas (chana dal) under running water and soak them in water for at least 2 hours or overnight.
After soaking, drain the water completely. Add half of the soaked dal to a food processor and grind to a coarse paste without adding any water.
Chop the onion, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and coriander leaves finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coarse dal paste with the remaining whole soaked dal.
Add the chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves, fennel seeds, salt, and baking soda to the mixing bowl. Mix well to form a homogenous mixture.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into flat discs of about 2 inches in diameter and place them on the baking tray.
Lightly spray the vada discs with oil spray to ensure even browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through the baking time.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm with chutney or sambar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2721 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.5 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.4 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 54.2 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2465 mg | 52% | |
*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.
