Crispy Mixed Dal Methi Vada Recipe

Methi Vada Recipe | Crispy Mixed Dal Fenugreek Leaves Vada with detailed photo and video recipe. An extremely simple and easy mixed lentil deep-fried fritter with generous toppings of methi leaves. In other words, it is basically an extension of the popular dal vada with the goodness of fenugreek leaves and flavor. It is a perfect tea-time evening snack recipe that can also be served with any meal like lunch or dinner as a munching side dish snack.

Methi Vada Recipe | Crispy Mixed Dal Fenugreek Leaves Vada with step-by-step photo and video recipe. Lentil-based vada recipes are a common snack in Indian cuisine. It can be made with just one lentil or prepared with a combination of lentils to make a crisp snack. However, this can also be extended with the addition of herbs and vegetables. One such exciting and tasty vada is methi vada with mixed lentils and finely chopped fenugreek leaves.

Deep-fried snacks have always been one of the popular choices in Indian cuisine. It is evident with the number of choices available in our cuisine. Moreover, if you visit my snacks category, you will see a lot of lentil-based vada recipes I have posted. Continuing this tradition, I am posting a herb-based vada. Basically, I combined all the popular lentils and added finely chopped methi leaves on top of it. Adding fresh leaves makes it more flavored and also adds the bitter taste of fenugreek leaves. Don’t be alarmed by the bitter taste as it is minimal and you would only start liking it after a few bites. Do try this unique special vada and I am 100% sure you would love it.

In addition, I would add a few more tips, suggestions, and variants to the methi vada recipe. Firstly, the main ingredient of this recipe is fenugreek leaves and mixed lentils. Hence the finest quality of these 2 ingredients is essential and makes it a perfect snack. Also, use tender leaves without their stems. Secondly, the most common shape for this snack is a round disc-like shape. While this is not mandatory and can be shaped to any shape, a disc shape is ideally recommended. Lastly, to get a crisp vada, you need to deep fry these in a low flame, till it gets brown color. It can be time-consuming to fry in low flame, but there is no other option. Also, do not overcrowd the deep frying pan and take it in small batches.

Finally, visit my other related Snacks Recipes Collection with this post on the methi vada recipe. It mainly includes my other related recipes like Poha Nasta Recipe, Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe, Pav Bhaji Recipe, Samosa Bites Recipe, Chawal Ke Pakode Recipe, Suji Ke Namak Pare Recipe, Vermicelli Vada Recipe, Soya Roast Recipe, Sev Recipe 2 Ways, Suji Potato Bites Recipe. Further to these, I would also like to add some more related recipe categories like,

• Street Food Recipes
• Paneer Recipes
• Sandwich Recipes

About Methi Vada:

It is basically an extension of the popular crisp mixed dal vada with the additional herb, i.e. methi leaves. Mixed dal methi vada can be a perfect snack recipe that can be shared on any occasion and does not require any particular side dish to it. Any type of lentils can be used and are coarsely ground and mixed with finely chopped methi leaves, and other herbs.

Methi vada is a popular snack across India, but particularly popular in Andhra and Karnataka. It is also famously prepared as street food in Gujarat and Maharastra too. Apart from being a tasty snack, it is also a healthy munching snack. Due to the addition of methi leaves and other fresh ingredients, it is rich in vitamins and minerals.

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Recipe Card for Crispy Mixed Dal Methi Vada:

How to make Methi Vada with step-by-step photos:

1. firstly, in a large bowl take ½ cup urad dal, ½ cup toor dal, and ½ cup chana dal.
   
2. soak in water for 3 hours.
   
3. drain off the water and transfer to the mixer jar.
   
4. add 3 chilli, 1 inch ginger.
   
5. grind to a coarse texture without adding any water.
   
6. transfer the batter to a large bowl. add 1 tsp cumin, ½ onion, and few curry leaves.
   
7. also add 1 cup methi leaves, ½ tsp salt, and pinch hing.
   
8. squeeze and mix well making sure everything is well combined.
   
9. now pinch a ball-sized dough and flatten shaping the vada.
   
10. deep fry in hot oil keeping the flame on medium.
    
11. do not touch for 1 minute. else there are chances for vada to break.
    
12. stir occasionally, and fry on medium flame.
    
13. fry until the dal vada turns golden brown and crunchy.
    
14. finally, enjoy Methi Vada Recipe with chutney.
    

Notes:

• Firstly, drain off the water from the dal completely, or else the vada batter will turn watery.
• Additionally, you can add rice flour if the batter turns watery.
• Also, adding onions is optional. you can skip it and just add methi leaves.
• Finally, Methi Vada Recipe tastes great when served hot and crispy.