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 delicious South Indian sambar with lots of vegetables.
The spices from the black peppercorns and the crispiness of this vadai is what makes it unique. Unlike the regular ulundu vadai, here the dal is ground to a thick batter with minimal water and then shaped into flat discs. These are then deep fried in hot oil until crisp.
Milagu Vadai (Pepper Vadai)
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Milagu Vadai (Pepper Vadai) Recipe
A crispy and spicy vadai from Tamil Nadu. Commonly offered as a prasadam to Lord Hanuman.
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time15mins
Total Time30mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: South Indian, Tamil Nadu
Keyword: evening snack, pepper vadai
Ingredients for Milagu Vadai (Pepper Vadai)
1cupUrad Dal
2tbspBlack Peppercorns
1/2tspSalt
1/2tspButter
150mlOilas required for frying
1/4tspAsafoetida Powder
1 to 2tspRice Flour
as requiredWater
How to make Milagu Vadai (Pepper Vadai)
Grind the dal and peppercorns to a fine rava consistency and remove.
Add asafoetida powder, salt and butter.
Mix well.
Gradually add enough water and mix well.
The batter should not be watery and should be dry but moist.
Keep aside for 15 minutes.
Add a little water and mix again.
Make small balls of the mixture and flatten them on a greased banana leaf or plastic cover.
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