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Kalmi Vada

Rajasthani Kalmi Vada

Kalmi Vada — crisped to perfection with a soft inside, these chana dal fritters are one of my favorite Holi recipes from back home in Jaipur!  With spinach, ginger and chilies for a sharp, spicy taste, these pair perfectly with a cup of adrak chai for an afternoon snack or even to entertain as an appetizer!

Kalmi Vada are a popular Rajasthani snack which are crunchy and crispy from outside, but are  super soft and supple inside — and you can even make these in the air fryer for a healthier version!

WATCH HOW TO MAKE KALMI VADA:

Rajasthani Kalmi Vada

Rajasthani Kalmi Vada

5 from 2 votes
Rajasthani Kalmi Vada
Kalmi Vada
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Kalmi Vada — crisped to perfection with a soft interior, these chana dal fritters are one of my favorite Holi recipes from back home in Jaipur!  With spinach, ginger and chilies for a sharp, spicy taste, these pair perfectly with a cup of adrak chai for an afternoon snack or even to entertain as an appetizer!

Kalmi Vada are a popular Rajasthani snack which are crunchy and crispy from outside, but are  super soft and supple inside — and you can even make these in the air fryer for a healthier version!

Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: rajasthani
Custom Category: Airfryer Recipes, Appetizers, Holi, Snacks
Servings: 6
Calories: 146 kcal
Author: Nidhi Bothra
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Soak chana dal for 5-6 hours or overnight. Then, drain and rinse the dal thoroughly and grind it with the ginger, green chilies, and a little bit of water into a thick coarse paste.

  2. Take out the paste into a large bowl and mix in all the other ingredients.

  3. Shape the mixture into small flat vadas (cutlets) using your palms.

  4. Steam them for 15-20 minutes in a greased steamer or idli stand on medium flame.

  5. Take them out and let them cool for 10-15 minutes. Then cut the steamed vadas in small long strips or into your desired shapes.

  6. Now, you can either Air Fry them or Deep Fry them. I like them air fryed as it is healthier.

    Method 1 - Air Fry : Preheat the air fryer, brush the vadas with oil and then air fry them for 6-8 minutes shaking halfway till they turn golden brown.

    or

    Method 2 - Deep Fry : Heat oil in a non-stick pan on medium flame and fry the vadas till they turn crispy and golden brown.

  7. Your Kalmi Vadas are ready! Enjoy them with green garlic cilantro chutney, yogurt beetroot dip and red garlic chutney.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Kalmi Vada
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 95mg4%
Potassium 338mg10%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 650IU13%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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