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follow the recipe for masala vada from the following web site
www(dot) vahrehvah (dot) com up to the frying bit.
Instead of frying, coat a baking sheet in a little olive oil, place the vada on to the sheet and bake in a oven preheated to 350 degrees. After about 15-20 minutes, take the vada out of the oven (they should be dry to the touch and look slightly cracked, only on top) and pan fry in a little olive oil till golden brown on both sides, pressing well.
let drain on paper towel, and cool.
enjoy.
I made this last night as a light snack, it was delish. Obviously it's not as crunchy or tasty as the original that is deep fried, but like many have said it's a mind over matter thing. This is my first post and unfortunately for me I am awful at writing recipes. :oops: lol. sorry. this is for anyone who loves indian snacks but can't really enjoy them on sb.
PS: in the beginning he says to add gram /chickpea flour if your vada doesn't stick together. Instead at the start grind 2/3 of your split peas to a fine crumbly paste, add in the balance 1/3 without grinding. this should help hold it together. obviously this recipe needs some tweaking. lol. :wink:
PPS: forgive me for any typos please. i am trying to type with one hand while holding my 1 year old from chewing on the keyboard. |
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:58 pm |
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