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Vadi Papad Nu Shaak

Papads are generally served as an accompaniment. Vadis are sun-dried dumplings that add a wonderful crunch to the dish. When they come together, they make a delicious curry-based dish that can be enjoyed with chapattis or phulkas.

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Main ingredientsMoong dal vadis (mangodi), Urad dal papads, Cinnamon, Cloves, Asafoetida, Onion, Green garlic, Ginger, Green chillies, Tomato, Red chilli powder, Coriander powder, Garam masala powder, Fresh coriander leaves
CuisineGujarati
CourseMain course vegetarian
Prep time15-20 minutes
Cook time25-20 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup moong dal vadi (mangodi)
  • 6 roasted urad dal papads
  • 3-4 tablespoons oil            
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ inch cinnamon 
  • 3-4 cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 large onion, chopped 
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped green garlic
  • ½ tablespoon chopped ginger
  • 2-3 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
  • Phulkas for serving       

Method

  1. Heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick kadai, add mangodi and sauté till golden brown in colour. Drain and keep on a plate. 
  2. Boil 3 cups water in a pan, add fried mangodi and cook for 8-10 minutes. 
  3. Meanwhile, heat 1-2 tablespoons oil in the same kadai, add cumin seeds and once they change colour, add cinnamon, cloves and asafoetida and mix well. Add onion, mix and sauté till light golden.
  4. Add green garlic, ginger and green chillies, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add tomato and salt, mix and cook till soft and pulpy.
  5. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked mangodi along with the water. Add 1 cup water, mix well, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes.
  7. Crush the papads and add to the gravy. Add coriander leaves, mix and cook for 3-4 minutes. 
  8. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with phulkas.
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