Kerala Ulli Vada
Description
A popular Kerala-style teatime snack, Ulli Vada is traditionally made with besan flour (gram flour), but it can also be made using whole wheat flour as a healthier alternative.
Ingredients
- 2 Medium Onion (sliced)
- 1 cup cup Besan flour/ Whole Wheat powder
- 2 teaspoon teaspoon Rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon Chilly powder
- 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon Asafoetida powder
- Salt and Oil as required
Instructions
- 1 Slice the onions thinly and keep them aside. Thinner slices help make crispier vadas.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame. Allow it to reach frying temperature while you prepare the batter.- 3
Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, add besan or wheat flour, rice flour, turmeric powder, chilli powder, asafoetida, and salt.- 4
Add water little by little and mix well to form a smooth, thick batter. It should be thick enough to coat the onion slices.- 5
Take a small portion of sliced onion and dip it into the batter. Make sure all slices are well coated.- 6
Drop the coated onions carefully into hot oil. Fry in batches without overcrowding the pan.- 7
Fry till golden brown and crisp, turning occasionally for even cooking.- 8
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.- 9
Serve hot with coconut chutney, ketchup, or a cup of hot tea. - 2
