Vada or vadai is a savoury snack from South India. Along with Idli and Pongal, Vadai is a traditional South Indian breakfast food. Vadas are preferably eaten freshly fried, while still hot and crunchy and is served with a variety of dips ranging from Sambar to chutney.
Keerai Vadai is a popular South Indian snack made using spinach and dal. Served with coconut chutney, it is basically a masala vadai with spinach. Commonly found in roadside shops…
Milagu Vadai or Pepper Vadai is a very popular South Indian snack. Most commonly made during Hanuman Jayanthi as an offering to Lord Anjeneya, it is also used to make…
Ulundu Vadai is a very popular South Indian vada variety served as an appetizer snack during festivals and special occasions. Known by numerous names such as Medhu Vadai, Garelu, Medu…
Masala Vadai (or Masala Vada) is a very very popular South Indian deep fried snack. Also known as Chana Dal Vada, they are a very popular evening tea time snack…
The banana plant is maybe the only one where all of its parts are put to use. Apart from the common fruit, the raw version, stem, leaves and even the…
Kanji Vada is a popular and easy to make Rajasthani dish typically made during summer and during any fasting time. This is typically served with a liquid made of a…
A crispy, delicious and tasty vadai made with Thinai Arisi (Foxtail Millet). A variation from the usual masala vadai, this is equally tasty and easy to make. Thinai is rich…
Paneer Vadai (or Paneer Vada) is a simple, easy to make and tasty snack for any occasion. Ingredients: Paneer – 1 cup, grated Mushrooms – 1 cup, finely chopped Green…
Vadai (or Vada) is a popular South Indian deep fried teatime/evening snack served with a choice of chutney. They are also served as part of a meal as starter snack.…
Curd Vadai (or Thayir Vadai) is a very popular dish across South India. Typically served as a snack, they are also served as part of a meal especially during weddings…
A delicious and easy to make tea time or evening snack, these vadais are made with spring onions. Best served with sauce or chutney. Ingredients: Bengal Gram Dal – 1…
A delicious and tasty tea time snack, this vada made with Sabudana is popular during Ganesh Chaturthi too. Ingredients: Sabudana (Sago/Javvarisi) – 1 cup Potatoes – 4 Green Chillies –…
Vadai is a popular South Indian snack. Typically served as a starter or as an evening tiffen, they are quite delicious and comes in many variations. This one is made…
A delicious South Indian snack made during special occasions or festivals. Can also be served as a side to rice dishes. Ingredients: Raw Rice Flour – 125 gms Urad Dal…
A delicious accompaniment to evening tea, these Coriander Vadai’s are simple and quick to make. Ingredients: Coriander Leaves – 1 1/2 to 2 cups, chopped Gram Flour – 1 cup…
Masala Vadai (or Masala Vada) is a very very popular and traditional South Indian snack. Often made during festivals or special occasions, they are also a popular street food item.…
A simple, delicious and tasty evening snack, best served with chutney of choice. Ingredients: Black Urad Dal – 3 cups, broken Green Chillies – 3 to 4, depending on size…
Beetroot Vadai
This vada is made during the new moon day in the Tamil month of Aadi. Ingredients: Bengal Gram Dal – 1/4 cup Toor Dal – 1/2 cup Urad Dal –…
A delicious and healthy vadai. Serve as an evening snack. Ingredients: Oats – 1 cup Potatoes – 3/4 cup, boiled, peeled, mashed Spinach – 1/2 cup, finely chopped Onion –…
A tasty and simple to make snack that kids would love. Ingredients: Javvarisi (Sago) – 1/2 cup Sour Curd – 1 cup Onion – 1, big, finely chopped POtatoes –…