Dal Vada | Parippu Vada (Lentil Fritters)

Name: Dal Vada | Parippu Vada (Lentil Fritters)
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup chana dal (- 120 grams (husked and split bengal gram)); 1 cup water (- for soaking); ⅓ to ½ cup chopped onions (- 60 grams onions or 1 medium-sized onion); 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger (or 1 inch ginger - optional); ½ to 1 teaspoons chopped green chilies (or 1 to 2 green chillies); 10 to 12 curry leaves (or 1 sprig ); 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves; ½ teaspoon rock salt (edible and food grade) (or white salt - add as per taste); oil (for deep frying, as required)

Instructions

Prep:2h 15minCook:20min

Dal Vada, also known as Parippu Vada are savory and crunchy lentil fritters made with chana dal, spices and herbs. It is a popular South Indian street food that is naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:07:41 GMT