## Tamil Nadu Style Masala Dal Vada Recipe (South Indian Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Tamil Nadu Style Masala Dal Vada Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **South Indian Recipes Snack**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 250 minutes
**Total time:** 260 minutes

**Cuisine:** South Indian Recipes
**Course:** Snack
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Tamil Nadu Style Masala Dal Vada Recipe:

* 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal) – soaked overnight
* 1/2 cup White Urad Dal (Split) – soaked overnight
* 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
* 3 Green Chilli – adjust
* 1 inch Ginger – crushed
* 2 Garlic – finely chopped
* 1 sprig Curry leaves – chopped
* 2 tablespoon Mint Leaves (Pudina) – chopped
* 2 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – chopped
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 2 teaspoon Sunflower Oil – to brush
* Salt – to taste
* 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Tamil Nadu Style Masala Dal Vada Recipe:

1. To prepare Baked Masala Dal Vada recipe, soak chana dal and urad dal  for 3 -4 hours.
2. Keep some 2 tablespoon separately and grind the dals separately in a mixer by straining any excess water.
3. Grind it to a coarse mixture and take it out.
4. Mix the ground dal along with onion, mint, coriander, curry leaves, fennel seeds, salt and hing.
5. Adjust the seasonings and mix the dals that you had kept separately to make the batter a bit thick such that it holds together while shaping.
6. Heat a kadai with enough oil to fry, add a drop of the batter to check if it is hot before frying.
7. Take the vada mix and make them into patties with hand and carefully drop them into the oil.
8. Use a skimmer to keep turning the vadas and fry them on both the sides till it is golden brown.
9. Take them out and drain it over the tissue paper or a paper napkin and serve.
10. Serve this Masala Dal Vada recipe with Masala Chai on a damp and rainy evening to get the best feel out of it! You can also pair it up with a creamy Paal Payasam Recipe (Rice Kheer/Pudding).

### Tips for the Best Tamil Nadu Style Masala Dal 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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