Rassam Vada Recipe

Rassam Vada

Ingredients:

For Vada:

• 1 cup urad dal (split black gram)
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

For Rassam:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1-2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups tamarind water (from a tamarind pulp or concentrate)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vada:
   • Soak urad dal in water for about 4-5 hours.
   • Drain and grind the dal to a coarse paste, adding a little water as needed.
   • Mix in chopped green chilies, ginger, cumin seeds, black pepper, onion, and salt.
   • Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
   • Shape the batter into small discs and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
2. Prepare the Rassam:
   • Heat oil in a pot.
   • Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter.
   • Add coriander powder, black pepper, turmeric powder, and chopped tomatoes. Sauté until tomatoes are soft.
   • Pour in tamarind water and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
   • Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
3. Assemble:
   • Serve the hot vadas in a bowl and pour the hot rassam over them