## Andhra Style Bobbarlu Vada/ Alsanda Vada Recipe -Spicy Lobia Vada Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Andhra Style Bobbarlu Vada/ Alsanda Vada Recipe -Spicy Lobia Vada Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Andhra Snack**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 120 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 150 minutes

**Cuisine:** Andhra
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Andhra Style Bobbarlu Vada/ Alsanda Vada Recipe -Spicy Lobia Vada Recipe:

* 1 cup Black Eyed Beans (Lobia)
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 1 Green Chilli – chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1 sprig Curry leaves – chopped
* 1 inch Ginger – chopped
* 4 cloves Garlic – chopped
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* Salt – to taste
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* Sunflower Oil – as needed

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Andhra Style Bobbarlu Vada/ Alsanda Vada Recipe -Spicy Lobia Vada Recipe:

1. soak the black eyed peas in water for at least 2 hours.
2. Grind the black eyed peas in a mixer to a coarse mixture and make sure there are no peas left out as it will pop when it is frying.
3. Add in all the rest of ingredients and grind it again.
4. Add little water so that the mixture is quiet wet.
5. Heat the Kuzhi paniyaram Pan and add a drop of oil to each cavity in the pan; once the pan is well heated scoop the vada batter using a scoop spoon.
6. Cover the pan and allow it to steam.
7. You will notice the top part of the vada getting cooked.
8. At this point add another drop of oil and then using a tiny flat spoon gently flip the vada so it cooks on the other side as well.
9. To check if the Andhra Style Bobbarlu Vada is cooked insert a toothpick or a knife in the center of the vada.
10. It should come out clean.
11. Continue the same process with the remaining vada batter and enjoy the healthy version of the vada’s.
12. Serve the Andhra Style Bobbarlu Vada along with spicy coconut chutney and cup of chai to go along with it for your evening snack.

### Tips for the Best Andhra Style Bobbarlu Vada/ Alsanda Vada Recipe -Spicy Lobia Vada Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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