Masala Vada made in waffle form. Masala Vada is a popular South Indian tea time snack made with chana dal, spices, onion and herbs. This Vada Waffle is a perfect non fried snack to enjoy with chai.
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What is Masala Vada?
Masala Vada is a popular tea time snack made with chana dal, green chili, spices, onion and herbs. This mixture is made in to small patties and deep fried to golden brown.
The waffle version is made just like the vada, instead of deep frying we cook them in a waffle maker. Requires very little oil and gets done in no time. Enjoy them immediately for best taste and texture.
Ingredients for Vada Waffles:
How to make Masala Vada Waffles –
To a large bowl add 1 cup chana dal and 2 tablespoons yellow moong dal and wash them two to three times. Soak the dals in plenty of water for atleast 3 hours. By now the dals would have plumped up and become soft.
Drain all the water and transfer the dals into a blender. Add 4 small green chilis, ½ inch ginger and 3 garlic pods.
Pulse it few times to get a coarse mixture. Take a small portion of the mixture and see if you can bind it. If not pulse it few more times.
Transfer it to a bowl and add 2 tablespoons grated coconut, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 sprig chopped curry leaves, ⅓rd cup packed finely chopped dill (can be substituted with coriander leaves), 1 medium onion finely chopped and salt to taste. Squeeze and mix everything well. Taste and adjust the salt.
Divide the mixture in to 6 equal parts. Spray or brush some oil on both side of the waffle maker. Preheat the waffle for a minute.
Take one of the balls and place it on the waffle maker. Use some water to press it gently and slightly flatten the mixture. Add a teaspoon of oil on it and cook till done. It took me about 4 minutes in no 3 setting. Repeat with rest of the batter.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy these vada waffles with Maggi Sweet and Spicy Chili Sauce and a hot cup of chai or coffee.
Tips & Notes:
If you are planning to make the vada mixture in advance, mix everything except for onion and salt. Add these two right before making the waffles.
For best taste and texture make these masala vada waffles right before serving.
Soak the dals in plenty of water for atleast 3 hours. This helps them keep moist from inside once they are cooked.
Frequently Asked Questions:
⅓ rd cup finely chopped coriander leaves or a handful of mint leaves.
Air fry at 350 F or 180 C for 10 minutes, turn them and air fry for another 5-7 minutes.
Masala Vada Waffles
Equipment
- waffle maker
Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal
- 2 tablespoons yellow moong dal
- 4 to 5 small Indian green chili
- ½ inch ginger
- 3 garlic pods
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh or thawed grated coconut
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ⅓ cup dill, finely chopped ( can be replaced with coriander leaves or handful of mint)
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 ⅓ teaspoon salt or to taste
- oil as needed to make the waffles
Instructions
- To a large bowl add 1 cup chana dal and 2 tablespoons yellow moong dal and wash them two to three times. Soak the dals in plenty of water for atleast 3 hours. By now the dals would have plumped up and become soft.
- Drain all the water and transfer the dals into a blender. Add 4 small green chilis, ½ inch ginger and 3 garlic pods.
- Pulse it few times to get a coarse mixture. Take a small portion of the mixture and see if you can bind it. If not pulse it few more times.
- Transfer it to a bowl and add 2 tablespoons grated coconut, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 sprig chopped curry leaves, ⅓rd cup packed finely chopped dill (can be substituted with coriander leaves), 1 medium onion finely chopped and salt to taste. Squeeze and mix everything well. Taste and adjust the salt.
- Divide the mixture in to 6 equal parts. Spray or brush some oil on both side of the waffle maker. Preheat the waffle for a minute.
- Take one of the balls and place it on the waffle maker. Use some water to press it gently and slightly flatten the mixture. Add a teaspoon of oil on it and cook till done. It took me about 4 minutes in no 3 setting. Repeat with rest of the batter.
Sujatha. Y v
Very tasty