ULLI VADA

Ulli Vada is a popular street food snack in Kerala. This is a tasty and crispy onion pakoda or fritter. These Vadas are easy to make and they are crunchy too. The texture and taste of Ulli Vada will be different from that of normal onion pakoda. These vadas are made in various ways all over India. These vadas will be best when served hot. They are very easy and simple to make, to have these vadas on a rainy day evening will be just amazing.This Vada goes well with green chutney, coconut chutney, mint chutney or with tomato sauce.

INGREDIENTS:

Onion - 2

Ginger - 1 Piece

Green chilli - 3

Curry leaves

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Red chilli powder -1 tsp

Maida - 1 tbsp

Rice flour - 1 tbsp

Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp

Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Gram flour
Oil for fry

METHOD:

1. Slice onions, a piece of ginger, green chilli, curry leaves and mix well.

2. Add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, maida, rice flour, asafoetida, garam masala.

3. The onions will begin leaving its juices then add gram flour/ besan flour till the batter thick.

4. In a pan or kadai, heat oil. Once the oil turns hot, keep the flame to medium and drop the batter in oil in batches.

5. Fry until the ulli vada turns golden and crispy.

     Serve hot with tea !!!!!