Whole30 Paruppu Vada
Elevate your Whole30 journey with this flavorful and crispy Whole30 Paruppu Vada, a healthier take on the beloved South Indian lentil fritters. Made with nutrient-rich chana dal, aromatic curry leaves, fresh coriander, and a warming blend of fennel and whole black peppercorns, these vadas are infused with bold, authentic flavors. This recipe ditches traditional additives for the Whole30 lifestyle, using coconut oil for frying and wholesome spices for seasoning. The fritters are perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, making them an irresistible gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free snack or appetizer. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow steps, you'll have a batch of golden, crunchy delights ready in under 90 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy a guilt-free, crowd-pleasing treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 units green chili
- 10 leaves curry leaves
- 0.25 cup coriander leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut oil
Instructions
Rinse the chana dal thoroughly under cold water, then soak it in enough water to cover it for 1 hour.
Drain the soaked chana dal and set aside about 2 tablespoons of it. This will be added for texture later.
In a food processor, place the remaining chana dal, ginger, chopped green chilies, and fennel seeds. Pulse to a coarse paste using minimal water.
Transfer the paste to a mixing bowl. Add the reserved whole chana dal, chopped red onion, chopped curry leaves, chopped coriander leaves, whole black peppercorns, and salt.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Heat the coconut oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
While the oil is heating, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small discs, about 2 inches in diameter and 0.5 inches thick.
To test if the oil is ready, drop a small portion of the mixture into the oil. It should sizzle and rise to the top slowly.
Once the oil is ready, gently slide 3-4 vadas into the oil without overcrowding the pan.
Fry the vadas on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove the vadas using a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Continue frying the remaining vadas in batches.
Serve the Whole30 Paruppu Vadas warm as a snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.1 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% | |
*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.
