Mixed Vegetable Vada

Ingredients(for 2 medium vadas per serving)

• 1 cup Besan (gram flour) (chana dal ka atta)
• 1/4 cup Chopped carrots (gajar)
• 1/4 cup Chopped green beans (sem)
• 1/4 cup Green peas (matar)
• 1/4 cup Chopped onions (pyaaz)
• 2 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves (dhaniya patta)
• 1-2 Green chillies (hari mirch, finely chopped) - optional
• 1 tsp Grated ginger (adrak)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)
• to taste Salt (namak)
• 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder (lal mirch)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder (haldi)
• 2 tbsp Oil (for shallow frying)
• as needed Water (to make batter)

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and finely chop all vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, onions, coriander, green chillies, ginger). Set aside.

   5 minutes

   Use seasonal veggies for best nutrition and flavor.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine besan, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric, and cumin seeds. Mix in the chopped vegetables and ginger.

   3 minutes

   Ensure even mixing for uniform texture in vadas.

3. 3

   Gradually add water to form a thick, lump-free batter. The consistency should allow you to shape vadas without sticking to your hands.

   2 minutes

   Add water little by little to avoid a runny batter.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a tawa or shallow pan on medium flame. Shape small portions of batter into round vadas and gently place them on the tawa.

   2 minutes

   Wet your hands slightly to prevent batter from sticking while shaping.