MASALA VADA/HOW TO MAKE CHANA DAL VADA/SOUTH INDIAN VADA

Chana dal is one of the staple foods in India. It is also known as Bengal gram.Yellow chana dal has slightly sweet taste and nutty flavor. Chana dal is a very versatile it is cooked with different combination of lentils and vegetables like lauki (Bottle gourd) and different tadka is added to dal to enhance the flavor.But today we are making something very different as in we will be making some vada or fritters from chana dal.

As the weather is getting chilly day by day…. Therefore, I have posted this mouth watering snack for a lazy Sunday. Enjoy this crispy and crunchy vada on a rainy day or just with family along with a cup of masala tea. This is a popular evening snack. You will find these vadas  in every tea shop. Serve these delicious vadas with fresh mint or coriander chutney or if not just plain tomato ketchup. So let's begin YUM YUM.....

INGREDIENTS:-

• Salt
• Oil (deep frying)
• 1 cup of Chana Dal
• 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
• 1 Onions (chopped)
• 2 Green Chillies (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp of Red Chilli Powder
•  1\2 tsp Ginger paste
•  1\2 tsp Garlic Paste
•  1\2 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
• 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds 

PROCEDURE:-

• Soak the Chana dal in water for 3-4 hours.
• Combine green chillies in a paste.
• Blend the dal into a smooth paste without adding up water.
• Combine green chillies, garlic-ginger paste, onions, coriander leaves, red chilli powder, cumin seeds and salt.
• Take a portion of batter over your palm.
• Flatten the batter, and shape the vadas with your hands.
• Gently, place the vadas over a medium flame.
• Fry till both sides are golden brown.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Masala Vada - Home made chana dal masala vada

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Servings:    1 patty 1 container (120 patties ea.)

Calories	120	Sodium	75 mg
Total Fat	3 g	Potassium	330 mg
Saturated	0 g	Total Carbs	19 g
Polyunsaturated	1 g	Dietary Fiber	4 g
Monounsaturated	0 g	Sugars	5 g
Trans	0 g	Protein	5 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	6%	Calcium	3%
Vitamin C	114%	Iron	10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

• Chana dal is also called split bengal gram. It is eaten in almost all the regions across India. Different regions have different delicacies made of chana dal.Chana dal is very nutritious, and  has a rich flavour and aroma, is amazingly delicious and gets easily digested.
• Chana dal is high in fibre, zinc, calcium, protein and folate. It is low in fat and helps to lower cholesterol. Chana dal is very good for diabetic pateints, as it has a very low hypoglycaemic index which also helps to lowers the blood pressure.
• Chana dal is loaded with fibre, this is an effective natural aid for weight loss. These fibres keep you full for longer, thus controlling your appetite. Chana dal is a rich source of protein, so it helps vegetarians looking for proper weight management.
• Chana dal is packed with minerals like manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and thiamine. Manganese increases your energy levels and also boosts your overall immunity.
• Chana dal is an extremely rich source of iron. It helps in preventing anaemia. So, people at a high risk of anaemia, women (pregnant, lactating and menstruating) and growing children should include chana dal in their daily meals.