High Protein Paruppu Vada

Savor the crispy perfection of this High Protein Paruppu Vada, a nutritious twist on the beloved South Indian snack! Made with a wholesome blend of toor dal (pigeon pea lentils) and chickpeas, this recipe amps up the protein content while delivering the traditional crunch and flavor of golden, deep-fried vadas. Infused with aromatic ginger, curry leaves, coriander, and the slight kick of green chilies, these savory fritters are as tasty as they are satisfying. Simple to prepare, with a quick soak-and-grind process, this dish is perfect for tea time or as an appetizer. Pair these protein-packed delights with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup for an irresistible treat that’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)
• 0.5 cup chickpeas
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium green chilies
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 10 leaves curry leaves
• 0.25 cup coriander leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tablespoon rice flour
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and soak the toor dal and chickpeas together in water for about 2 hours.

Step 2

Drain the soaked lentils and chickpeas completely. Make sure there is no excess water.

Step 3

In a food processor, coarsely grind the lentils and chickpeas without adding any water, ensuring some texture remains.

Step 4

Transfer the ground mixture to a mixing bowl.

Step 5

Finely chop the onion, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and coriander leaves.

Step 6

Add the chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and coriander to the ground lentils mixture.

Step 7

Add red chili powder, asafoetida, rice flour, and salt to the bowl. Mix all ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a spatula.

Step 8

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 9

Take a small portion of the mixture, about the size of a golf ball, flatten it slightly between your palms to form a disc.

Step 10

Carefully place the formed vada into the hot oil. Fry a few vadas at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 11

Fry each vada until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, approximately 4-5 minutes per batch.

Step 12

Remove the vadas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 13

Serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	750.5 grams (750.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2981

Total Fat 230.70g	296%
Saturated Fat 15.60g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1821mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 186.30g	68%
Dietary Fiber 42.80g	153%
Total Sugars 14.30g
Protein 57.80g	116%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238mg	18%
Iron 13mg	69%
Potassium 3609mg	77%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.0%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 24.4%