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Lobia Vada

The best thing about vadas is that almost any ingredient can be made into a vada, be it a vegetable or dal or a pulse. Like this Lobia vada, a popular spicy South Indian preparation.

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Main ingredients Black eyed peas, Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder, Asafoetida, Spinach, Onion, Ginger, Green chillies, Fresh coriander leaves, Oil
Cuisine Indian
Course Snacks and starters
Prep time 8-10 hours
Cook time 10-15 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Savoury
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups soaked black eyed peas (lobia), drained
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¾ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 cup shredded spinach leaves
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green chillies
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Green chutney for serving

Method

  1. Transfer the black eyed peas into a blender jar, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and asafoetida and grind to coarse paste.
  2. Transfer into a bowl, add spinach leaves, onion, ginger, green chillies, salt and coriander leaves and mix well.
  3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
  4. Divide the mixture into equal portions and roll into balls. Flatten each ball, slide into hot oil, a few at a time, and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  5. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot with tomato chutney.
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