Alasanda Vada Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	20 min
Soaking Time	5 hr
Total time	5 hr 30 min
Serves	12 pieces

Nutrition

Per pieces.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	8 kcal
Carbohydrates	2 g
Protein	0.3 g
Fat	0.1 g
Saturated fat	0.01 g
Sodium	196 mg
Potassium	52 mg
Fiber	0.3 g
Sugar	1 g
Vitamin A	132 IU
Vitamin C	17 mg
Calcium	5 mg
Iron	0.3 mg

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Ingredients

• 1 cup alsanda / black eyed peas (soaked)
• 3 chilli
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp spring onion (chopped)
• few curry leaves (chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• pinch hing
• ¼ tsp chilli powder

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Instructions

1. Firstly, soak 1 cup alsanda for 5 hours, and drain off the water.
2. Transfer the alsanda into mixer jar, add 3 chilli, 1 inch ginger and 1 tsp cumin.
3. Pulse and grind to a coarse paste.
4. Transfer the batter to the bowl. Add ½ onion, 2 tbsp spring onion, few curry leaves, 1 tsp salt, pinch hing and ¼ tsp chilli powder.
5. Squeeze and mix well, making sure everything is combined well.
6. Now wet your hand or grease your hand and pinch a ball-sized mixture.
7. Flatten slightly with your palm, make sure to keep the edges thin compared to the centre.
8. Drop the vada into hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.
9. Do not touch the vada for 2 minutes; otherwise, there is a chance for the vada to break. Stir occasionally, and fry on low to medium flame. Fry until the vada turns golden and crunchy.
10. Drain off and keep aside. Make sure to fry on low to medium flame, or else the vada will turn crispy from out and remain soft from the inside.
11. Finally, Alsanda Vada Recipe tastes great for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container.

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Step-by-step

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Notes

• Firstly, make sure to soak the dal well. else it will be difficult to grind.
• Also, to get extra crispiness you can add 2 tbsp rice flour to the mixture and mix well.
• Additionally, you can add palak, methi or coriander to enhance the flavour.
• Finally, Alsanda Vada Recipe tastes great when prepared spicy and crispy.