Friday, May 16, 2008

PARIPPUVADA



Parippuvada is one of my favorite snack to have at tea time or as appetisers during a party.These are savory crispy cakes made mainly of chana dal.For more flavor onions,curry leaves,ginger,green chillies are also added.The flavor of crispy curry leaves in it compliments very well with tea or coffee.This is very popular in South India.
I am sending this to Mansi of fun and food who is hosting this months MM-appetizers and Hors'Doeuvres which is originally started by meeta of whats for lunch honey?
INGREDIENTS

Chana dal - 1 1/2 cup
onion - 1 medium size,diced
green chillies - 4 nos, chopped fine
curry leaves - of 2-3 sprigs,coarsely chopped(I add a lot coz it enhances the flavor of the vadas)
grated ginger - 1 1/2 tsp
salt to taste
oil for deep frying

METHOD

Soak chana dal for about 4-5 hrs.Coarsely grind it without adding water until it all comes together.If required to add water then add just a little bit,just enough to help grind it.To check the consistency take some in your hand and squeeze it,if it holds together then u have got the right consistency.Transfer it to a bowl.Add the diced onions,ginger,curry leaves ,green chillies and salt.Using ur hand mix it all together until its well combined.Check the salt.

Let it rest in the refrigerator for 1 hr.Make small tight balls of it(size of a lemon)and press it gently to make it slightly flat and let it rest on a plate for 5-10 mins before frying.Heat oil in vessel.When it gets hot slowly drop them in the oil and frying them until golden brown.Put it on paper towel to remove the excess oil.Serve hot with ketchup.

You can also have it soaked in warm rasam .Check roopa of rvkitchentreats post on rasa vada .

30 comments:

Priya said...

This is a favorite of mine too Ranji. I love the crunch in these vada's when compared to bajji's or bonda's

Cham said...

I love the crispiness of this vadas... They look awesome and delicious

Sum Raj said...

aree va ranji...i used to make this offen when i was in mangalore for a tea snack....urs looks yummy and crispy

Mansi said...

These look great ranji! thanks for sending them over for MM:)

Sangeeth said...

ranji these are mouth watering...they r my fav too.....

Anonymous said...

Oh I'm drooling :) Lovely blog you have here.

Suganya said...

Hi Ranji...
This is my fav. Looks YUM!. Mouthwatering pictures. Urs have turned out perfect. Love it.

Madhavi said...

WOW Ranji, vada looks crispy and mouthwatering!!! muje milega ek ?

Medhaa said...

I love these with hot tea. Great entry.

Purnima said...

Wow..Ranji, the pics are mouthwatering! Loved ur Daal Vada..surely they look crisp n the flavour that green chilies n fresh curry leaves lend to this is amazing!

Siri said...

Goodness me, the vada look yummy Ranji..a great and lovely entry. and do check out my email.

cya and take care.

Siri

Anjali Damerla said...

These are always a hit at a party.
I also soak little bit of rice along with chana dal. Rice gives real nice crispiness to these vadas :)

Nice post.

Seema said...

Lovely & crispy Vadas Ranji!! They all look so perfect & golden, a perfect appetizer!

FH said...

I love these, yummy snack Ranji. Good recipe, thanks, enjoy your weekend!:)

Nanditha Prabhu said...

that looks just right for a rainy day....hot and crispy

Jayashree said...

Looks nice and crisp....I love these with a hot cup of tea...

bha said...

crispy wadas with chai make such a nice snacks combo....

Hetal said...

yummy wadas,they look so tempting..

@the_whisk_affair said...

parippuvadas are one of my favourites too...great entry! can i have one? :-)

Uma said...

yummy vadas, Ranji!

Meera said...

Hey, those look so delicious. but u know what? I will probably eat them as main course than appetizers. :-D They look very crispy and yum!! Great job.

Swati Raman Garg said...

your pics are drool worthy as usual... these are my favs... but i make it occasionally...
hey ranji when you post your day 1 entry to the marathon plz let me know... i want to link to your post from my day 1 entry.

Unknown said...

love paruuppu vada anytime..yours look crispy n yummy..perfect snack

Sig said...

Love these vadas, haven't had a good parippu vada in years! Looks great Ranji!

Miri said...

MIL makes them perfectly, so I dint even try - just sit back and enjoy when she does :) Yours look crunchy and crispy!

Archy said...

Wow, I love this chana Dal wada !!
Look wonderful, nice entry !!

Aparna Balasubramanian said...

These are an all time favourite, arent they?
Think of parippuvada and steaming hot tea on cold, rainy evening!

ranji said...

Thank you so much priya,cham,suma,mansi,sangeeth,culinarytravelsofkitchen,sukanya..ur feedbacks are invaluable!!!

@madhavi
thank u so much..sirf ek kafi hai kya?:)

medhaa,purnima,siri..thank u so much!!come back for more treats:)

@anjali damerla..adding rice is nice tip..thank u so much..will add that next time.:)

seema,asha,nanditha,jayashree,bhags,hetal..thank u so much!!!i really appreciate u leaving ur commenst here.

@JZ@tasty treats...thank u so much..why stop at 1 buddy..u can have how much ever u want:)..

uma,meera,swati,divya,sig..thank u so much....ur comments are invaluable..i really appreciate it..come back for more:)

ranji said...

miri,archy,aparna!!thank u so much for ur commenst here..come back for more:)

sridevi said...

wow the vadas look gr8 and yummy i too love these vadas with a cup of chai it is late but i cant cntrl on posting the comment, wow lovely thank u ranji for a wonderful snack