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    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: July 5, 2011 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Meal Maker Masala Vada ~ Soya Chunks Vadai

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    Ingredients :Chana Dal : ½ cup
    Soya Chunks / Meal maker : ½ cup
    Onion : 1
    Green Chillies : 3 to 5
    Ginger : 1 inch piece
    Garlic Cloves : 2 or 3
    Curry Leaves : 2 sprigs
    A pinch of turmeric powder
    Salt to taste
    Oil for deep frying

    ~ Meal Maker Masala Vada on a Rainy Day ~
    Method :

    Soak the chana dal in water for 2 - 3 hours. Soak the meal maker in hot water for 30 minutes and squeeze all excess water. Grind them in a blender and set aside. Drain and grind the chana dal, garlic cloves, green chillies, curry leaves and ginger to a coarse paste by using a little water. Combine the finely chopped onions, meal maker, chana dal mixture, salt and turmeric powder in a wide bowl and mix very well. Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Take lemon size ball of chana dal mixture, flatten them a little and deep fry them in hot oil till golden color on both sides evenly. Remove and place them on a tissue paper. Serve hot with tomato ketchup and a cup of Tea.

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    1. arthi says

      July 05, 2011 at 4:03 pm

      wow!!vadas look so crispy and delicious and this recipe is very new to me..thanks for sharing..

      Reply
    2. DD says

      July 05, 2011 at 8:30 pm

      lovely experiment!!!
      loving it!!!
      DD
      Good Food Recipes
      Coffe With Me Deepthi

      Reply
    3. divya says

      July 05, 2011 at 3:31 pm

      Wow perfect vada dear,love this unique recipe...

      Reply
    4. Vimitha Anand says

      July 05, 2011 at 4:14 pm

      My mom made this when she came here for vacation and I loved it..

      Reply
    5. kitchen queen says

      July 05, 2011 at 4:24 pm

      yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmy and tempting and crispy vadas

      Reply
    6. Saras says

      July 05, 2011 at 4:35 pm

      Woow..love these crispy beauty..
      drool worth click!

      Reply
    7. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

      July 05, 2011 at 6:16 pm

      so unique and perfectly made vadas !!

      Ongoing Event - CC-Roti Pachadi/Chutney

      Reply
    8. Vardhini says

      July 06, 2011 at 4:43 am

      Looks so yummy and crisp ..

      Vardhini
      Event: Fast food not Fat food

      Reply
    9. Rekha shoban says

      July 06, 2011 at 2:24 am

      interesting idea...healthy vada!!nice click!

      Reply
    10. Kadhyaa... says

      July 06, 2011 at 7:04 am

      hari looks perfect for the season. i will grab some for my aftenoon lunch

      Reply
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