How to Make Onion Masala Vada

Recipe by Naiya Sheth : Learn how to make onion masala wada. Yes it's different and quicker then mendu vada recipe. It is different but very nice in taste. Lots of onion and toor dal is used for this home made recipe. It is a different version of Dalwada. It is yummy and easy to make. Most ingredients are available at home any time. So enjoy the home made recipe of Onion Masala Wada as a tea time snack.

Preparation time - 10 minutes
Cooking time - 15 minutes
Soaking time - 1 hour

Ingredients to make Onion Masala Wada:

1 cup chana dal - gram dal

1 cup finely chopped onion

1 tea spoon crushed garlic

5 to 6 green chillies finely chopped

1/2 tea spoon crushed ginger

1 table spoon mint leaves freshly chopped

2 to 3 table spoon chopped coriander leaves

1 pinch asafoetida

Oil for frying

Salt to taste

To Serve with:

Tomato ketch up

Green chutney

Method to make Onion Masala Wada:

• Wash and soak chana dal for 1 hour in lukewarm water.
• Crush it coarsely with little water and add spices to it.
• Now add ginger, garlic paste and mint and coriander leaves.
• Mix well and beat for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and drop a spoon full mixture to it. Fry till light brown at medium flame. 
• When ready drain over absorbent kitchen tissue.
• You can fry 8 to 10 vadas at a time. Repeat the same for remaining.
• Serve hot and yummy Onion Masala Wada with tomato ketch up and green chutney.