Sugar-Free Masal Vada
Indulge in the crispy, golden delight of **Sugar-Free Masal Vada**, a mouthwatering South Indian snack that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful. Made from coarsely ground **chana dal (split chickpeas)**, these lentil fritters are packed with aromatic ingredients like **curry leaves**, **coriander**, **ginger**, and a hint of **spices** such as fennel and cumin. The vadas are fried to perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite, and they contain no added sugar, making them a guilt-free treat. Perfect as a tea-time snack or savory appetizer, these vadas pair beautifully with **coconut chutney** or **coriander-mint chutney** for a truly authentic flavor experience. Ready in under an hour and naturally gluten-free, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser you’ll want to serve time and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal (split chickpeas)
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium green chilies
- 1 inch ginger
- 8 leaves curry leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- 1 cup oil
Instructions
Rinse chana dal several times until water runs clear, then soak it in enough water to cover for about 2 hours.
Drain the soaked chana dal completely and set aside for a few minutes to remove excess water.
In a blender or food processor, pulse the chana dal coarsely, ensuring some whole bits remain for texture. Avoid adding water.
Finely chop the onion, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and fresh coriander leaves.
In a mixing bowl, combine the coarse chana dal paste, chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and coriander.
Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, asafoetida, salt, red chili powder, and rice flour to the bowl. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Divide the mixture into small portions and shape each into a flat, round patty about 2 inches in diameter.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, reduce the flame to medium and gently slide in a few patties at a time.
Fry the vadas on both sides until they turn golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Remove the vadas using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Serve hot with coconut chutney or coriander-mint chutney for a delightful sugar-free snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.9 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2458 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.3 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.9 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2711 mg | 58% | |
*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.
