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Crispy Onion Vada Recipe | Onion Bajji | Snack Recipe

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South Indian onion vada is a well-liked and delectable appetizer. These fried onion fritters are ideal as an appetizer for any event and are made with a crispy outside and a soft, flavorful center. This straightforward dish yields a tasty and filling snack using basic ingredients like onions, gram flour, and spices. This onion vada recipe is likely to become a family favorite, whether you enjoy Indian food or are just searching for a pleasant new snack to try. So let's get started and see how to prepare this delectable snack!

onion vada

Step-by-step instructions to make onion vada

Ingredients:-

  • Onion - 4 medium (chopped)
  • Salt to taste
  • Green Chilies - 3
  • Ginger minced - 2 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves
  • All-purpose flour - 6 tbsp
  • Gram Flour - 4 tbsp
  • Fennel seeds - ½ tsp
  • Rice flour - 1 tbsp
  • Oil required to deep fry

Instructions:-

  • Step 1. Take 4 medium chopped onions in a bowl and add 3 green chilies chopped, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, curry leaves, 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and 4 tablespoon gram flour. Squeeze and mix, to release water from the onions. Allow resting for 15 minutes
  • Step 2. After 15 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of fennel seeds, and 1 tablespoon of rice flour. Mix well.
  • Step 3. Make balls out of dough, place them on greased palm, and flatten and shape them.
  • Step 4. Heat enough oil in a kadai to deep fry onion vada then deep fry in medium flame remove from oil once it turns crispy and golden. Make more out of the dough and fry in batches.
  • Step 5. Serve hot with chutney or sauce. thank you.
onion vada recipe

In conclusion, onion vada is a tasty and well-liked snack from South India made using basic components. The soft, flavorful filling and crunchy shell make it the ideal snack or appetizer. This dish is a wonderful way to learn about Indian food and spice up your cooking. So why not give it a shot and indulge in South Indian flavors and scents in the comfort of your own home? To improve the flavor, don't forget to serve it with some mint or tamarind chutney. We sincerely hope you enjoy preparing and eating these delectable onion vadas!

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Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 10
Ingredients:-
  • 4 Onion medium (chopped)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 3 Green Chilies
  • 2 tbsp Ginger (minced)
  • Curry Leaves
  • 6 tbsp All purpose flour
  • 4 tsp Gram Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp rice flour
  • Oil (to deep fry)
Instructions:-
  1. Step 1. Take 4 medium chopped onions in a bowl and add 3 green chilies chopped, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, curry leaves, 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and 4 tablespoon gram flour. Squeeze and mix, to release water from the onions. Allow resting for 15 minutes

     

  2. Step 2. After 15 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of fennel seeds, and 1 tablespoon of rice flour. Mix well.

  3. Step 3. Make balls out of dough, place them on greased palm, and flatten and shape them.

     

  4. Step 4. Heat enough oil in a kadai to deep fry onion vada then deep fry in medium flame remove from oil once it turns crispy and golden. Make more out of the dough and fry in batches.

  5. Step 5. Serve hot with chutney or sauce. thank you.

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