– Welcome to my home cooking show where I will be sharing with you a delicious and easy tea time snack recipe for Beetroot Vadai.
– This crunchy and flavorful snack is the perfect accompaniment to your evening cup of tea or coffee.
– With simple ingredients and easy to follow steps, you can easily recreate this delightful snack in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup grated beetroot
– 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
– 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
– A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
– 1 tsp fennel seeds
– 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
– Salt to taste
– Oil for frying
Recipe:
1. Begin by soaking the chana dal in water for about 2 hours. After soaking, drain the water and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated beetroot, soaked chana dal, chopped onion, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
3. Heat the oil in a deep pan or kadai for frying.
4. Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a small patty. Gently drop it into the hot oil and fry until it turns golden brown and crispy.
5. Remove the vadai from the oil and drain on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.
6. Serve the Beetroot Vadai hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.
I hope you enjoy making and indulging in this wonderful tea time snack. Happy cooking!