Vada Curry (Lentil Fritters in Spicy Gravy)
Enjoy crispy vadas in a flavorful, spicy curry with this delicious South Indian Vada Curry recipe. Perfect with idli, dosa, or rice!
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Cooking tools:
- Food processor
- Wet grinder
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Colander
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
- Spoon
- Stove
- Paper towel
Ingredients
- urad dal (split black gram): 1 cup
- chana dal (split chickpeas): 1/4 cup
- dried red chilies: 2-3
- ginger piece: 1-inch
- green chilies (optional, for extra spice): 2-3
- A handful of curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed for grinding
- Oil for deep frying
- oil: 2 tbsp
- large onion, finely chopped: 1
- tomato, finely chopped: 1
- ginger, minced: 1-inch
- cloves garlic, minced: 2-3
- green chilies, slit: 2
- turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
- red chili powder: 1 tsp
- coriander powder: 1 tbsp
- garam masala: 1/2 tsp
- cumin powder: 1/2 tsp
- fennel seeds (optional, for aroma): 1 tsp
- coconut milk (optional, for creaminess): 1/4 cup
- Water for the gravy
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
