Rajasthani Paush Bada|Vada| Posh Bada
Ingredients :
- 1 Cup Chawli daal
- 1/2 Cup Channa dal
- 1/2 Cup Yellow Split Dal ( Moong Dhuli Dal )
- 2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 2 tsp Coriander Seeds
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 4 Cloves
- 5 Black Pepper
- 3 Green Chillies , chopped
- 1/2 tsp Ginger, chopped
- Chopped Green Coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions :
- Rinse well all the three dals and soak then overnight.
- Grind all the dals coarsley . Scrape off the sides once or twice for a smooth blending. Add 1-2 tbsp water if needed. Keep aside.
- Roughly Crush Cloves, Black Pepper and Coriander Seeds.
- In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients and mix well Vada batter is ready. Keep aside.
- Heat enough oil in a deep pan.
- To check if the oil is hot, pour a drop of batter in the oil. The oil is ready if the batter sizzles and float at the surface, but it should not change its color immediately.
- Then slowly one by one drop the batter in the pan.
- Make just enough vadas to fill the pan, do not overcrowd the pan.
- Let them fry on medium heat, and deep-fry from both the sides till they become golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on an absorbent paper napkin to remove the excess oil.
- Serve hot crisp posh vadas with coriander chutney.
Note :
- You can also add some freshly chopped green fenugreek leaves or spinach leaves to the vada batter. These greens increase the nutritional value and add a nice crunch to these vadas.