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Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these instant semolina fritters are a quick and delicious South Indian snack. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are perfect with coconut chutney for an evening treat.
Create and Rest the Batter
Prepare for Frying
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these instant semolina fritters are a quick and delicious South Indian snack. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are perfect with coconut chutney for an evening treat.
This south_indian recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 337.06 calories per serving with 8.36g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or breakfast or appetizer.
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Shape and Fry the Vadas
Drain and Serve
Add 1/4 cup of finely grated vegetables like carrots, cabbage, or bell peppers to the batter for extra nutrition and flavor.
Increase the heat by adding 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder or finely chopped red chilies along with the green chilies.
Mix 2 tablespoons of broken cashews into the batter for a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
Rava (semolina) is rich in carbohydrates, providing a quick and sustained source of energy, making these vadas a filling snack.
The inclusion of ginger and cumin seeds in the batter can help stimulate digestion and prevent indigestion.
Semolina is a good source of iron, which is essential for producing red blood cells and preventing anemia.
A single serving of 3 Rava Vadas contains approximately 350-380 calories, with each vada having around 120 calories. The exact count can vary based on the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Rava Vada is a deep-fried snack, so it should be consumed in moderation. While rava provides energy and some minerals, the deep-frying process adds significant fat and calories. For a healthier version, you can try making them in an air fryer or a paniyaram pan with less oil.
Vadas usually become oily if the oil temperature is too low. Ensure the oil is hot enough before you start frying. Dropping the vadas into insufficiently hot oil makes them absorb more of it before the outer crust can form and seal them.
Yes, you can. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Shape the vadas, brush them lightly with oil, and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crisp. They will be less crispy than the deep-fried version but much healthier.
You can prepare the batter (without adding baking soda) and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to make the vadas, take the batter out, let it come to room temperature for 15 minutes, add the baking soda, mix, and then fry.
If your batter is too runny to shape, it's likely because the curd was too thin. You can fix this by adding 1-2 tablespoons of rice flour or rava to the batter and letting it rest for another 10 minutes to thicken.
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