Moong Dal Vadas
Indian
Medium
SnackFestive Holi Snack: Crispy Spinach–Moong Dal Vadas With Coriander Chutney Foam
Moong Dal Vadas
56 mins
Cooking Time
Medium
Difficulty
16
Ingredients
Vegetarian
Diet
These crispy spinach and moong dal vadas are a delicious festive snack, perfect for Holi celebrations. Golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and flavourful inside, they are served with a light and refreshing coriander chutney foam that adds a contemporary twist. This dish brings together the appeal of street-style vadas with the elegance of fusion small plates, making it perfect for gatherings, festive menus and plated appetisers. It remains rooted in familiar flavours while offering a creative spin that enhances both texture and presentation.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Vada Batter:
1 cup Moong dal (yellow split lentils), soaked 3 hours
1 cupFresh spinach (finely chopped)
2Green chillies (chopped)
1 tspGinger (grated)
½ tspCumin seeds
2 tbspCoriander leaves (chopped)
2 tbspRice flour (optional, for crispness)
To tasteSalt
For deep fryingOil
For the Coriander Chutney Foam:
1½ cupsFresh coriander
1Green chilli
1 tbspLemon juice
¼ cupCurd or Greek yoghurt
To tasteSalt
¼ cupCold water
OptionalLecithin (for stable foam)