Enjoy the authentic taste of crispy onion vada, a classic Kerala-style savory snack perfect for your evening tea or coffee. These spicy, golden-brown delights are made with thinly sliced onions, a blend of aromatic spices, and a mix of flours for that signature crunch. Requiring no extra water, the moisture from the onions creates the perfect batter consistency. Serve these hot, straight from the pan, for a delicious homemade treat that satisfies any craving for crunchy, flavorful street food.

3 medium Onion (sliced)
2 Green Chilli (chopped)
1 piece Ginger (chopped)
handful Coriander Leaves (chopped)
handful Curry Leaves (chopped)
to taste Salt
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Asafoetida
3 tbsp Gram Flour (besan)
2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
2 tbsp Rice Flour
as needed Oil
1
Combine the thinly sliced onions, green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves, and curry leaves in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, and asafoetida powder. Mix well, ensuring the onions are coated and begin to release moisture
3
Add the gram flour, all-purpose flour, and rice flour. Mix until the onions are well coated in the flour mixture. Do not add water.
4
Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
5
Heat enough oil for deep frying in a kadai over medium-low heat
6
Take a small portion of the onion mixture, gently pat it on your palm to form a rough vada shape, and carefully drop it into the hot oil.
7
Deep fry until the vadas turn a lovely golden brown and are cooked through.
8
Remove from the oil and serve hot.
5 servings per recipe

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