Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • Red Chori (Perum Payaru/ Azuki Beans) - 2 cups
  • Onion - 1 (chopped)
  • Cumin seeds - 1.5 tsp
  • Ginger - 1/2 " piece
  • Green Chillies - 8 (or as needed)
  • Curry Leaves - 2 strands (leaves chopped)
  • Salt - as needed
  • Asafoetida - a pinch
  • Oil - for deep frying

Instruction

  • 1. Soak the red beans (red chori) for minimum 45 minutes and drain it.
  • 2. Grind the soaked beans with green chillies, ginger piece and cumin seeds.
  • 3.Do not add water while grinding. The water absorbed by the beans should be sufficient for grinding. The final batter should be coarse in texture.
  • 4. Remove the batter in a mixing bowl and mix in the chopped onions, chopped curry leaves, asafoetida and required salt.
  • 5. In the meantime, heat the oil in a kadai for deep frying.
  • 6. Take a small portion of the vada mixture, make a ball and press between your palms to form a small patty.
  • 7. Deep fry in oil for about a minute on each side till it turns brown and crispy.
  • 8. Remove the vadai and drain the excess oil using a paper towel.