DELIGHTFUL ATUKULA VADA
Atukula Vada, also known as Poha Vada, is a popular South Indian snack made primarily from flattened rice (poha), along with other ingredients. It's a delicious and crispy deep-fried dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup Poha/atukulu/flattened rice
- 1 big Potato boiled
- 1/2 cup Onion -1medium
- 1/2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 tbsp Jeera powder
- 1/2 tbsp Garam masala
- 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves chopped
- Salt – as per taste
- 1/2 tbsp Pepper powder
- 2 Green chilli Thin sliced – 1tsp
- For deep fry Cooking oil
Instructions
1.Preparation of Poha:
- Rinse the poha under cold water to soften it. Drain well and set aside for a few minutes to remove excess water. Make sure the poha is not too wet.
2.Mixing the Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened poha, mashed potato, chopped onions, green chilies, ginger paste, cumin powder, other ingredients and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
3.Forming Vadas:
- Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small patties or vadas. You can flatten them slightly to ensure even frying.
4.Heating the Oil:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium-high heat. Test the oil's temperature by dropping a small portion of the mixture. It should sizzle and rise to the surface.
5.Frying the Vadas:
- Carefully slide the vadas into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides. This may take about 3-4 minutes per side.
6.Draining Excess Oil:
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the vadas from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. This helps absorb any excess oil.