Walnuts Masala Vadai/Vada

Name: Walnuts Masala Vadai/Vada
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 3-4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2-3/4 Cup Chana Dal; 2-3 tbsps Chana Dal: Reserved, as is for its later use; To Taste Salt; 1/2 Cup Walnuts: Finely Grounded; 1/4 Cup Walnuts: Roughly Chopped/Pounded; 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns: Freshly Cracked; 1-2 Onions: Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric: Optional; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2-3 Green Chillies: Finely Chopped; 1-1.5 tbsps (3 G) Paste: Ginger-Garlic-Green Chilli Paste; 1 tbsp: Cooking Oil- Any Veg. Oil: For the Deep Frying; 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds: Optional; 1/2 tsp Ajwain; 1/4-1/2 tsp Hing: Optional; 1/4 Cup Fresh Coriander Leaves: Finely Chopped; 1/8 Cup Fresh Curry Leaves: Finely Chopped; 1/8 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves: Finely Chopped- Optional; as per taste Garnish: choice and with your favourite Dips/Sauces/Chutneys, perhaps

Anamika Banerjee @LadyLazarrus_9663

Bangalore- INDIA

Well, the benefits or the very goodness of the Walnuts need no special mention since we’re all mostly aware of the same:
#Good for the Brains
#Helps in keeping the Heart Healthy
#Supportive to a Healthy Digestive System
#Supports Weight-Loss
It does contain the very important phytochemicals, as well as the high amounts of the polyunsaturated fats- which are the potential benefactors of the Human Brain Health & its Functions.

This particular recipe is the most alluring tea-time savoury dish & is absolutely enjoyed by ALL, irrespective of the age & genders

#walnuttwists
#cooksnapchallenge
#walnutsmasalavada

This particular recipe is the most alluring tea-time savoury dish & is absolutely enjoyed by ALL, irrespective of the age & genders

#walnuttwists
#cooksnapchallenge
#walnutsmasalavada

Anamika Banerjee @LadyLazarrus_9663

Bangalore- INDIA

This particular recipe is the most alluring tea-time savoury dish & is absolutely enjoyed by ALL, irrespective of the age & genders

#walnuttwists
#cooksnapchallenge
#walnutsmasalavada

This particular recipe is the most alluring tea-time savoury dish & is absolutely enjoyed by ALL, irrespective of the age & genders

#walnuttwists
#cooksnapchallenge
#walnutsmasalavada

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Ingredients

40-45 mins.

3-4 people

1/2-3/4 CupChana Dal
2-3 tbspsChana Dal: Reserved, as is for its later use
To Taste Salt
1/2 CupWalnuts: Finely Grounded
1/4 CupWalnuts: Roughly Chopped/Pounded
1/2 tspBlack Peppercorns: Freshly Cracked
1-2Onions: Finely Chopped
1 tspKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tspTurmeric: Optional
1 tspRed Chilli Powder
2-3Green Chillies: Finely Chopped
1-1.5 tbsps (3 G)Paste: Ginger-Garlic-Green Chilli Paste
1tbsp: Cooking Oil- Any Veg. Oil: For the Deep Frying
1/2 tspFennel Seeds
1/2 tspCumin Seeds: Optional
1/2 tspAjwain
1/4-1/2 tspHing: Optional
1/4 CupFresh Coriander Leaves: Finely Chopped
1/8 CupFresh Curry Leaves: Finely Chopped
1/8 CupFresh Mint Leaves: Finely Chopped- Optional
as per tasteGarnish: choice and with your favourite Dips/Sauces/Chutneys, perhaps

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Steps

40-45 mins.

1

Wash & Soak the Dal overnight (best), if not at least for about 4
hrs time & then, rinse it off well- Set aside for later use
2

In a Blender Jar: Add in the measured & soaked Chana Dal & rest all other ingredients aforementioned except the Walnuts & Chana Dal that’s been kept as in the Reserve for later use
3

In a mortar-pestle: Roughly Pound the reserved walnuts...Now, pulse the ingredients in the blender jar a few times- scraping it 2-3 times in between & get a coarse sand-like mixture out of the same
4

Now, in a mixing bowl: Add in this coarsely ground mixture- Add into it now the reserved Chana Dal, Roughly Pounded Walnuts, Finely Chopped Onions, Coriander, Mint & Curry Leaves- A little more 3G Paste & the dry ground masalas Checkout the seasonings at this point...
5

Heat up a frying pan over the medium flame: Pour in the sufficient oil for the deep frying- Wet your hands or apply some oil to it- Take a lemon sized ball out of the Vada-mixture, give it a round shape & then, flatten it gently pressing in between your palms (for its even cooking) & drop them in batches for deep frying until nicely dark golden brown
6

Once done Transfer all of that into a separate plate, lined with a kitchen towel to soak up the excess oil...Dish out in your choicest serving platter & ENJOY your evening with this Super Crunchy, Delectable Walnuts Masala Vadas & your favourite hot cuppa

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Anamika Banerjee @LadyLazarrus_9663

on May 18, 2021 17:18

Bangalore- INDIA

A hardcore Bong- that has a tremendous wanderlust in her blood as well as that much passion for cooking new ideas and recipes & also, camouflaging certain recipes across the globe-Of course, all that maintains its heritage and cultures in its looks and taste both yet caters to the day’s call/requirement to be health conscious but a great foodie that’s innate in her genes and tries to satiate the crowd- Be ANY, with all that 😊💁🏻‍♀️👍🏻