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Photo of Mysore Vadai served with thokku

Mysore Vadai

Veg

A coarse batter of four ground dals studded with cashew and melon seeds, shaped and deep-fried like vadai.

Prep time
25 min
Cook time
20 min
Total time
45 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
CategoriesVadai Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Chana dal
  • 1/2 cup Toor dal
  • 1/2 cup Moong dal
  • 1/2 cup Urad dal
  • 3 Tablespoons Chopped cashew, pumpkin seeds, cucumber seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped coriander and curry leaves
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Green chili paste
  • as needed Salt
  • Oil (as needed, for frying)

Instructions

  1. Mix the dals together, cover with water, and soak for 3 hours.
  2. Once soaked, drain the water well and grind coarsely. Add salt and mix in at the end.
  3. Mix in the rest of the listed ingredients.
  4. Shape lemon-sized balls, flatten like a vadai, and deep-fry in hot oil.
  5. Serve hot with some thokku or sauce.