Various types of vada (fritters) are incredibly popular in Indian street food. Today, we bring you a unique recipe – "Sev Puri Vada," made with a combination of gram flour (besan) and vermicelli (sev). It's not only crispy and delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Let's learn the complete method and some special tips to make it even more perfect.
Ingredients for Sev Puri Vada (for 1 serving)
- Gram flour (Besan) - ½ cup
- Fine Vermicelli (Sev) - 4 teaspoons
- Boiled and mashed potato - 1 medium-sized
- Semolina (Sooji) - 1 teaspoon
- Oil (for frying) - 4 tablespoons
Spices
- Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper powder - 1 teaspoon
- Dry mango powder (Amchur) - 1 teaspoon
- Green chili (finely chopped) - 1
- Salt - to taste
Method for making Sev Puri Vada
1. Preparing the Gram Flour Mixture
- Add gram flour to a large bowl.
- Add semolina, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, dry mango powder, chopped green chili, and salt.
- Now, gradually add water and prepare a thick batter. The batter should not be too thin, otherwise, the vada might break while frying.
2. Mixing Potato and Vermicelli
- Add the mashed potato to the gram flour mixture and mix well.
- Now, spread the vermicelli on a plate.
- Make small vada-shaped pieces from the gram flour mixture and coat them with vermicelli, ensuring the vermicelli adheres to the outside.
3. Frying the Vada
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Once the oil is hot, gently add the vermicelli-coated vada to the oil.
- Fry the vada over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried vada and place them on kitchen tissue paper to drain excess oil.
4. Serving
- Serve the hot Sev Puri Vada with green chutney, tomato ketchup, or tamarind chutney.
- It can be enjoyed as a breakfast or evening snack.
Special Tips for Making Sev Puri Vada
- The gram flour batter should neither be too thick nor too thin.
- If you wish, you can also add some finely chopped coriander leaves, which will enhance the flavor.
- Maintain medium heat while frying the vada, so they cook well inside and become crispy outside.
- Gently press the vermicelli while coating the vada to ensure it adheres properly.
Sev Puri Vada is a unique and tasty snack that you can easily make at home. It will not only appeal to children but is also perfect for guests. If you want to try something new and crispy, definitely try this recipe.
