Potato Urad dal Vadai/ Urulai Ulundhu Vadai

One of the tastiest and crunchiest vadai is Potato Vadai  . These are made from Potato which is liked by one and all .  This  will be a hit starter in any parties . It is also  an  ideal evening snack along with tea . This Vada is crowd puller and is liked by young and old alike. They can be easily made at home in shortest time too . However like all munchies , this vadai is best served hot.

Ingredients

  1. Urad Dal ( Uluntham Paruppu )  2 cups
  2. Rice 1/4 cup
  3. Potatoes  4 medium size
  4. Green chillies     8 ( chopped fine )
  5. Dried red chilies 8
  6. Grated ginger  1 teaspoon
  7. Curry leaves        a handful ( torn into two)
  8. Coriander leaves ( chopped )     1/4 cup
  9. Salt            3 teaspoons
  10. Oil     (for  deep frying ) half a liter

Method

  • Soak the Urad  dal  and rice for 2 to 3  hours. Don’t soak it longer , otherwise the vadai, will absorb more oil.
  • Drain well and grind to a smooth firm batter , adding salt , chilies , ginger and asafoetida  to a firm paste. Add a little water as it grinds.
  • The  batter should’nt be  very loose or watery .
  • Add grated potatoes , curry leaves and  coriander leaves. Mix well.
  • Heat a deep bottomed pan and add oil .
  • Drop a less than half a teaspoon of the paste into the oil . If it comes up sizzling , the oil is ready to deep fry.
  • Take big lemon size balls from the paste  and roll and flatten in you palm / on a banana leaf or a plastic sheet , to the size of the vadai .
  •  Make a hole in the centre and slide into the oil . At a time two  or three such Vadais can be made and dropped into the oil and deep fried .
  • Deep fry in medium heat , to golden brown or reddish brown.
  • Drain in a colander and spread over an absorbent  paper to remove excess oil.
  • Tasty , finger licking snack is ready.
  • This vadai should be served hot .