Beetroot Parippu Vada

Protein and nutrient packed Beetroot Parippu Vada has the goodness of lentils plus the beets in it, making it a perfect after school snack that is both filling and tasty!

Course Appetizer / Snack

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Soak time 20

Total Time 25

Servings pieces

Calories 195kcal

Author Manju

Ingredients

2 cups chana dal
5 dried red chillies
1 small red beet peeled and grated
1 medium red onion chopped finely
10 curry leaves
1 teaspoon asafetida
2 Thai green chillies chopped
salt to taste
2 cups sunflower oil for deep frying

Instructions

Soak the chana dal with the dried red chillies for at least 20 mins.
Drain and grind the chana dal and chillies to a very coarse paste.
Tear the curry leaves with your hands and add this to the dal mixture along with the grated beets, chopped onions, Thai green chillies, asafetida and salt.
Mix well. Heat the oil for deep frying.
Take about 2-3 tablespoon of the dal mixture in your hand, roll into a ball and flatten to form patties about ¼ inch thick and lower gently into the hot oil.
After a couple of minutes, flip over and fry till the vadas are crispy.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite chutney.

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