Cabbage Vada

One of my favorite evening snack is Vada.. We usually prepare urad vada or masala vada.. For a change, lets see how to prepare Cabbage vada..Cabbage is rich in nutrients, for those who don’t like or include cabbage in lunch can try this.. This will be a quick recipe which u can prepare in 30mins when ur kids return from school and serve them hot - hot.. 

Ingredients:

Urad dal (split black lentils) - 1/2 cup
Chopped Green Chilli            - 1
Asafoetida (hing)                   - 1/2 tsp
Finely chopped cabbage      - 3/4 cup
Finely chopped onions        - 1/2 cup
Boiled green peas                - 1 tbsp
Finely chopped coriander  - 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Oil for deep-frying

Preparation: 

First soak the urad dal in enough water for at least an hour and then clean and drain it. Then add the chillies, asafoetida and ¼ cup of water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.Add the cabbage, onions, peas, coriander and salt and mix well.

Wet your fingers, take some batter press it and make a hole in the centre using your thumb.

Slide the vada gently into the hot oil and deep-fry on a medium flame till it turns golden brown in colour from all the sides.Drain on absorbent paper.

NOTE: You can add grated carrots also along with cabbage. They taste great with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup.