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# Vada Curry Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large bowl soak 1 cup chana dal for 2 hours.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-3.jpeg" alt="vada curry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    drain off the water and transfer to a blender.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-4.jpeg" alt="vada curry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add ½ tsp fennel, 1 chilli, ½ tsp cumin and blend to a coarse paste without adding any water.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-6.jpeg" alt="vada curry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the chana dal paste to a large mixing bowl.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-7.jpeg" alt="vada curry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 2 tbsp coriander, few curry leaves and ½ tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-8.jpeg" alt="vadacurry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-9.jpeg" alt="vadacurry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    wet your hands with water and take a small ball sized chana dal paste and flatten.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-10.jpeg" alt="vadacurry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    deep fry in hot oil keeping the flame on medium.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-11.jpeg" alt="vadacurry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    deep fry until the chana dal vada turns golden and crisp.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-12.jpeg" alt="vadacurry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    drain off the vada onto kitchen paper and cool slightly.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-13.jpeg" alt="vadacurry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    break the vada into small pieces and keep aside.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-14.jpeg" alt="vadakari recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 3 cloves, ½ tsp fennel, pinch hing until it turns aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-15.jpeg" alt="vadakari recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further add 1 onion followed by 1 tsp ginger garlic paste,1 chilli and few curry leaves. saute well until it changes colour.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-16.jpeg" alt="vadakari recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    keeping the flame on low add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-17.jpeg" alt="vadakari recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute on low flame until spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-18.jpeg" alt="vadakari recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add 1 tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-19.jpeg" alt="vada curry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 1 cup water and ½ cup coconut milk. mix well adjusting consistency as required.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-20.jpeg" alt="vada curry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and boil for 2 minutes or until the flavours are combined well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-21.jpeg" alt="vada curry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add in pieces of chana dal vada and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-22.jpeg" alt="vadakari recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and boil for 5 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-23.jpeg" alt="vadakari recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    adjust the consistency as required, as the curry thickens slightly once cooled.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-24.jpeg" alt="vadacurry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-25.jpeg" alt="vadacurry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **vada curry recipe** with [idli](https://hebbarskitchen.com/recipes/south-indian-idli-recipes/) and [dosa](https://hebbarskitchen.com/recipes/south-indian-dosa-recipes/).

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe-vadakari-recipe-2-1920x1279.jpeg" alt="vadacurry recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hv0qmez5dMg" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, add a variety of dal along with chana dal to make vada more nutritious.

* also, the curry thickens once cooked and cooled as vada will absorb water.

* additionally, adding coconut milk will make curry more flavourful.

* finally, **vada curry recipe** tastes great when prepared slightly thick consistency.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/vada-curry-recipe-vadacurry-recipe/)
</Note>