Producer:  Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

South Indian Rava Vada Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sooji/rava    1 cup yogurt/curd    1/2 tsp cumin seeds    1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed    1 tsp ginger, grated or finely chopped    2 green/red chillies, finely chopped    1/4 tsp hing    Salt, to taste    1 sprig curry leaves, chopped    1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped    1/2 tsp baking soda    Water, as required    Oil, as required to deep fry

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In a bowl, add all the ingredients mentioned except baking soda and oil and make a thick batter. Do not add much water, otherwise it wont shape.

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In a bowl, add all the ingredients mentioned except baking soda and oil and make a thick batter. Do not add much water, otherwise it wont shape.

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Mix well, cover and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.

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 Add baking soda, mix well and shape them into vadas. 

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To shape, place a wet muslin cloth on top of a small bowl, tighten it and place the batter on top. Shape and then make a hole in the centre. 

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To shape, place a wet muslin cloth on top of a small bowl, tighten it and place the batter on top. Shape and then make a hole in the centre. 

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Serve with sambar and chutney.