Thayir vadai / Urad dhal fritter soaked in curd

 Thayir vadai is famous southindian snack . In north india , it is called as dahi ballae which is served along with chutneys.

Here in south, these vadas are soaked in curd and tempering is added for taste. In every southindian hotels , it will be in the menu. Another famous option of this vada is the sambar vada.

 I am sharing here my mom’s version of thayir vada , it is different from hotel recipe. It is healthy and tasty .

 Requirements :

Urad  dhal kara vada –  2

Curd – 1 cup

Salt to Taste

Grated carrot  – 2 tbs

Coriander leaves – ½ tbs

Curry leaves – a sprig

Oil – 1 tsp

 Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Asafetida – a pinch

Whole red chilli – 1

Chopped onion – 1 tbs

Onion Rings for garnishing

Salt to taste

Method :

Soak the vada in warm water for 10 minutes.

In a bowl , add the curd required salt and beat well.

Add in the chopped onion and grated carrot , mix well.

Remove the vada from water and squeeze the excess water.

Add this vada to the curd mixture and soak for ten minutes.

Heat oil , add the mustard seeds and let it splutter.

Add in the hing , curry leaves and red chilli.

Add this tempering to the vada.

Sprinkle the grated carrot , curry leaves , coriander leaves and onion rings.

Thayir vada is ready to serve.

It can also be served chill. It will be excellent during this hot summer.

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