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Peanut Vadai (Groundnut Vadai)

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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. This variation is made with peanuts and is tasty and easy to make.
Peanut Masala Vadai

Ingredients:
Peanuts – 2 cups, roasted and shelled
Bengal Gram Dal – 1/2 cup
Onions – 1 cup, finely chopped
Ginger – 1 tsp, grated
Dry Red Chillies – 5 to 6
Curry Leaves – handful
Coriander Leaves – handful
Salt as per taste
Oil as required

Method:
1. Soak the dal and red chillies together for 1 or 2 hours.
2. Drain excess water and grind to a coarse paste.
3. Grind the peanuts to a fine powder and add to the paste.
4. Mix well.
5. Add the onions, ginger, curry leaves, coriander leaves and salt.
6. Add a little water and mix well.
7. Make small balls and flatten them slightly.
8. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame.
9. Fry the prepared vadais until golden brown.
10. Remove and drain excess oil.
11. Serve with chutney of choice.

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Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

2 comments

Mrs.Ramya.K September 4, 2016 - 9:52 pm

Really it’s somewhat different. I’ll try this .

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pravin June 15, 2016 - 7:17 pm

Hi! This looks super delicious! Will definitely try to out.

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