Vada Curry is a chennai special .This can be made with left over vada too. Vada Curry is a good combination with all the south specials like dosa or idly or appam .
Serves : 4
Cooking Time : 30 min
Ingredients :
Cinnamon 1"
Mustard 1/4tsp
Urad dhal 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves a few
Red chilly 1 or 2
Onion 1 (chopped )
Tomatoes 2 (chopped )
Turmeric 1/4tsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Grind to paste:
Coconut 1 cup(grated )
Puffed gram dhal 1-11/2 tbsp
Fennel 1/2 tsp
Poppy seeds 1 tsp
Garlic 2 pearls
Ginger 1/2"
Coriander powder 3/4 tsp
Chilly Powder 1/2-3/4 tsp
Method :
In a pan heat oil throw in cinnamon , let it splutter.
Add mustard ,urad dhal ,let it splutter.
Add curry leaves and red chillies ,allow it to splutter.
Add onions , a pinch of salt and toss till transparent.
Add the tomatoes and fry till mushy.
Add turmeric powder and give a toss.
Add the ground paste , salt and give it a toss.
Add water ,give a mix.
Allow it to boil ,till raw smell leaves.
Just before switching off the flame ,crumble the vada and stir it.
Garnish with coriander leaves .
Note :
Add the vada just before serving .
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