How to Make Perfect Mix Dal Vada Batter

Name: How to Make Perfect Mix Dal Vada Batter
Prep time: 240 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 250 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 0.75 cup Chana dal; 0.5 cup Urad dal; 0.25 cup Toor dal( pigeon pea dal ); 0.25 cup moong dal; Enough water to wash; 2 cup Water to soak dals

by Ria Pai (@riapai009)

Prep Time

4hr

Cook Time

10min

Total Time

4hr 10min

Indian

Perfectly mixed dal vadas are crunchy on the outside and soft inside, making them the perfect tea-time snack. To make this snack , we need a proper batter to be made in detail .

Ingredients

5 Servings

(1 serving = 5-6 mix dal vades)

Soaking Dals

3/4cup
Chana dal
1/2cup
Urad dal
1/4cup
Toor dal( pigeon pea dal )
1/4cup
moong dal
Enough water to wash
2cup
Water to soak dals

How to make How to Make Perfect Mix Dal Vada Batter

Soaking Dals for Mix dal Vade

Wash and rinse the dals together. Soak them in water for about 3-4 hours. Drain the water completely if water is left after soaking.
In a blender or mixer, coarsely grind the soaked dals without adding water . The batter should be thick and have a coarse texture for crispy vadas.
Wet your hands, take a small portion of the batter, and shape it into small patties or round balls. Flatten them slightly. If this happens that means the batter is perfectly ready to fry.
When not in use , you can store the batter without adding salt in an air tight container. It will remain fresh for 4-5 days. This batter can be also used for making doddege( thick dosa) , appe ( mix dal bonda ) or even you can keep the batter for fermenting to make grainy idlis.
Add masalas, salt and veggies of your choice. Deep fry and serve hot with your favourite sauces or chutney.

Tips & Tricks

Soak the dals for at least 3-4 hours or overnight. Proper soaking helps to soften the dals, making them easier to grind and giving the vadas a better texture.
The coarser the batter, the crispier the vadas will be. A coarse batter ensures a crispy exterior and a soft interior for the vadas.
You can add a few spoonfuls of rice flour to the batter if it feels too wet or runny, to improve texture and crispiness. semolina (rava) will also help to adjust the consistency.
Wet your hands slightly when shaping the vadas. This helps prevent the batter from sticking to your hands and makes it easier to shape the vadas.