Crispy Masala Vada
Golden, airy lentil fritters spiced with cumin and chili—made from store-bought vada batter mix for a 10-minute snack. Pair with hot tea for the authentic South Indian experience.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup masala vada batter mix (or 1 cup urad dal flour + 2 tbsp rice flour)
- ¾ cup water
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 1 whole green chili, minced
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Mix batter with water, onion, and green chili until thick and lump-free. Let sit 1 minute.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok to 350°F (a pinch of batter should sizzle immediately).
- 3
Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, 3–4 at a time, without crowding the pan.
- 4
Fry 2–3 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy on all sides.
- 5
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt while still hot.
- 6
Serve hot alongside black tea or with tomato-cilantro chutney.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet or wok (3-quart minimum)
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- thermometer (optional but recommended)
- mixing bowl
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