Peasparippu Vada
A traditional Kerala sweet snack made with care and a generous hand of ghee. The kind of thing grandmothers make for festivals and grandchildren make excuses to visit for.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 2 cup Split dry peas
- 1 nos Onions finely chopped, medium
- 1 inch Ginger — finely chopped
- 4 nos Green chilly — finely chopped
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- Asafoetida a pinch
- Coriander leaves — finely chopped
- Salt As rqrd
- Oil — for frying
Preparation
Step 1
Wash and soak the green peas in water for minimum an hour.
Step 2
Grind coarsely in a blender.
Step 3
Mix all the ingredients except Oil and incorporate well with hands.
Step 4
Heat the oil in a medium flame.
Step 5
Make patties with the ground mix and fry on a medium heat in oil.
Step 6
Delicious vadas are ready to eat.
Tip
Jaggery burns easily. Melt it on low heat and always strain it to remove grit before adding it to the mixture.
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