Apr 7, 2011

Beetroot Vadai/Vada



Ingredients:
Arhar dal/Tuvar dal - 1/2 cup
Chana dal - 1/2 cup
Beetroot (medium) - 1 (grated)
Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
Red chillies - 3 (or as per taste)
Curry leaves - few (chopped)
Salt (to taste)
Fennel seeds - 1 tsp.
Oil (for deep frying)

Method:
Soak arhar dal and chana dal for 1 1/2 hours.
Discard the water and grind the dals ( sprinkling little water) along with red chillies and fennel seeds  in a food processor.
Add the remaining ingredients except oil and mix well.
Shape the batter into small patties and deep fry them in medium-hot oil till golden brown.
Place them on an absorbent paper.
Serve and enjoy!!



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They look yummy and nice colour...

very cute vadai with beetroot. interesting way to eat that veggie. really nice recipe..

wow! never thought of beet root vada. good 1 dear.

Looks suprb..lovely vadai..:)

I too make this recipe.. yours looks simply awesome and perfect.. :)
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Dear Nandini
How are you? I like this Vada recipe but never tried beetroot in this way.
Your Jhal Murhi was great...let me go and see if I can get a jhal muri masala here.
Now I will see what all have I lissed at your blog

colourful n crispy vada...

Gorgeous vadais...lovely cololur...nice recipe to sneak in some veggies for the kids.

colourful...perfect rounds...and adding beetroot is a new idea!!!

yummy and tempting vada :)

that is a great idea..at least that way i would eat beetroot

Thanks for the Entry nandhini. vadai looks bright and crisp.

Looks yummy and cripsy...love the idea of including vegetable in vada..

healthy n crispy vada!!!perfect with tea!

super yum it looks- nice colour n texture

Crispy beets vadas looks simply out of the world,feel like munching some..

Delicious beetroot vadai!
Looks delicious!

Crispy looking vadas and lovely color

Looks delicious and healthy. Nice way to add beet in vada.

Great..Never would have thought of using beetroot in vadas..lovely color!

wow! nice snack filled with nutrition, good idea

wow...what a lovely recipe...I have never tried vada with beetroot before..would surely love to try it sometimes !

Never had beetroot vada !!! Love the color !!!

It got the nice hue of beet. Looks good!

Beautiful vadai.loved the idea of adding beets.

Healthy delicious vada...
nice clicks :)

Crispy and colorful vadas. Nice to have it with tea.

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Beetroot vadai looks awesome color and crispy.

ahaa - fantastic idea and wonderful looking vadais! I am sure they tasted even better than they look :)Lovely idea thanks for sharing - will try this soon :)

They looking very tasty and crunchy. I would love those with some ginger tea! :)

vadas look crispy and yummy...

hello nandini I am also very beetroot .. on my blog !!see you soon !!pierre

The vadai looks so delicious. Beetroot gives a very beautiful color to the dish.