Vada dipped in tangy sambar or spicy-sweet coconut chutney makes for a healthy breakfast in many households in South India. Here are five types of vada you can have for breakfast.
Methi Dal Vada
Methi dal vada is made from chopped fenugreek leaves and soaked chana dal. The ingredients have many benefits for your heart, weight management, and diabetes.
Urad Dal Vada
Urad dal vada also known as medu vada is made from black gram lentils green chillies, cumin seeds, chopped onions, and curry leaves.
Masoor Dal Vada
Masoor dal vada can be flavoured with green chillies, onion, garlic, garam masala, and coriander powder. You can eat them without chutney or sambar.
Moong Dal Vada
Moong dal contains high amounts of fibre and protein. This vada's batter can be seasoned with mustard seeds, ginger, green chillies, fennel seeds, and cumin seeds.
Chana Dal Vada
You can make vadas from soaked chana dal or split chickpeas lentils. Season the batter with red chilli powder, chopped green chillies, ginger, cumin seeds, chopped garlic, and freshly chopped coriander leaves.