Step-by-step
1
firstly, in a large bowl soak 1 cup urad dal in water for 2 hours.
2
drain off the water and transfer to a mixi or grinder.
3
blend to smooth thick and fluffy batter adding 1-2 tbsp of water.
4
transfer the urad dal batter to a bowl.
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beat in one direction for 2 minutes or until the batter turns smooth and fluffy.
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now add 1 chilli, 1 inch ginger, few curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander, ½ tsp pepper, 2 tbsp dry coconut and ¾ tsp salt.
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combine and beat for a minute.
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now dip your hand in the water, and start dropping them one by one to hot oil.
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keep the flame in lower to medium stir occasionally.
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also, fry the vada till they turn golden brown and crisp.
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drain off the vada on to kitchen towel to absorb oil.
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finally, serve bonda with coconut chutney.
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Notes
- firstly, blend to thick batter else the bonda will not turn crisp and will be difficult to drop in oil.
- also, blend in grinder for the very smooth and fluffy batter.
- additionally, add salt just before frying as it releases water and makes the batter runny.
- finally, bonda or urad dal vada recipe tastes great when served hot and crispy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/bonda-recipe-urad-dal-bonda-ulundu-bonda/