RECIPES

Vada also known as Wada or Vade or Vadai is again a savoury fritter like item from South of India. Although its commonly prepared at home its also a typical street food in Indian Subcontinent as well as in Sri-Lanka.

There are many types of Vadas available of which the most popular is Uddina Vada or Vade, which is made of Urad dal and is shaped like doughnut with a hole in the middle. This is most common vada in North and South of India. Served with hot Sambhar and chutney it makes a excellent and filling breakfast.

Ingredients Required:-

• 250-300 grams of Urad dal 
• 1 inch piece of ginger
• 2 green chillies
• half bunch of coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying
• Finely chopped onions ( optional)

Procedure to make:-

• Soak the Urad dal for 4-5 hrs, wash till water runs clear.
• In a mixie grind together add the ingredients expect salt, onion and oil.
• Take out in a mixing bowl and add salt and onions and mix well.
• The vadas must be fried immediately after grinding to prevent it from soaking oil
• Heat oil in deep frying pan.
• Wet both hands and scoop and a little batter and give it shape of doughnut.
• You can also place a damp muslin cloth on hand and place the batter on it and shape it into a doughnut.
• Immerse carefully in hot oil and deep fry on a high flame till brown or golden brown on both sides.

Serve hot with sambar.

Am quite fond of sweet dishes like laddoos and Barfis and Besan laddoo is my all time favorite sweet dish. I saw this recipe on TV today and decided to give it a try as i had all necessary ingredients on my shelf.

Ingredients Required:-

• 3 cups of besan or (gram flour)
• 1/4 cup of clarified butter(ghee)
• 2 1/2 cups of Powdered sugar
• 1 tspn of cardamom powder

• In a heavy bottomed saucepan Dry roast the besan till for 10 mins. (Make sure to break all the lumps.)
• Now add melted clarified butter and fry till it turns golden brown and raw smell of besan goes away.
• Shift to a mixing bowl and add powdered sugar and cardamom powder and mix well till the sugar and besan are completely mixed.
• Now shape as laddoos and serve.