Healthy Food Kitchen Vazhaipoo Vadai Recipe: Delicious and Nutritious Banana Flower Vada
– Welcome to Healthy Food Kitchen, where we bring you delicious and nutritious recipes for a healthy lifestyle.
– Today, we are going to show you how to make Vazhaipoo Vadai, also known as Banana Flower Vada, a popular South Indian snack.
– This Vada recipe is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect addition to your healthy diet.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup finely chopped banana flower (vazhaipoo)
– 1 cup chana dal (Bengal gram)
– 2-3 dry red chilies
– 1 tsp fennel seeds
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
– A handful of curry leaves
– A handful of chopped coriander leaves
– Salt to taste
– Oil for deep frying
Recipe:
1. Soak the chana dal in water for 2 hours, then drain the water and set aside.
2. In a blender, grind the soaked chana dal, dry red chilies, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, and asafoetida into a coarse paste without adding water.
3. Transfer the ground paste into a mixing bowl and add the chopped banana flower, curry leaves, coriander leaves, and salt. Mix well.
4. Take a small portion of the mixture, shape it into a round patty, and gently flatten it.
5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and deep fry the vadas until they turn golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove the vadas from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
7. Your delicious and nutritious Vazhaipoo Vadai is ready to be served hot with chutney or sambar.
Conclusion:
– Vazhaipoo Vadai, also known as Banana Flower Vada, is a healthy and tasty snack that you can enjoy guilt-free.
– Follow our simple recipe to make these crispy vadas at home and treat yourself to a delicious and nutritious snack.