Directions:
- Soak the bengalgram in water for 1 hour. Drain the water and grind to a coarse paste.
- Mix in salt and the2tbsp chopped onions.
- Make small dumplings of this mixture and deep fry in hot oil till golden brown. Remove and keep aside to drain.
- To prepare the gravy - Make a smooth paste by grinding by grinding all the ingredients from aniseed till coconut by using very little water.
- Heat oil in a pan, add the cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf and aniseed.
- Fry till a nice aroma comes and then mix in the chopped onions and keep sautéing till it turns brown. Now add the chopped tomatoes.
- Keep stirring and once the tomatoes have become mushy and the oil floats on top, mix in red chili powder, turmeric and garam masala. Fry for a minute then add the paste fry little oil floats on top-it takes 4-5 minutes of frying.
- Now add 3 cups of water,keep on stove till the gravy starts to come to a boil. Now add the deep fried dumplings and the salt. Let it cook for some time till the dumplings soak up some of the gravy.
- Now is the time to adjust the salt and the consistency of the gravy.
- Serve this hot vadai curry garnished with chopped coriander and golden fried cashews with steaming hot idlis.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 153.5 Kcal (643 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 15.15 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.68g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1786.32mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 499.41mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 34.12g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 25.37g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.76g | 15% | |
| Protein | 2.81g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 78.8mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 56.5mg | 6% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 46.26 Kcal (194 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 4.57 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.51g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 538.35mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 150.51mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.28g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 7.65g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.13g | 15% | |
| Protein | 0.85g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 23.8mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 6% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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