End of the Week - Soya Fritters ( Vadai )

Whew, I am really relieved that this week is coming to an end. Been really busy - But always sneaked-in some time too see other food-bloggers' sites - Too good to miss ;)

Hey ! I found out just now Kitchenmate has included me in her meme. Been here just over 2 weeks ! Thank you kitchen mate :) :)

Well for this weekend I made soya fritters today. I saw this recipe a long time ago in Nutrela website and impressed by the nutrient content of the dish. I did not want to use bengal gram because simply I did not have time wait until its soaked. So I used Udaichakadalai ( or pottu kadalai ) - That is putnaalupappu in Telugu and Dhalia in hindi and Roasted chick peas( click here for the nutrition info) in English. Also I found adding dhalia makes the vada / fritters crispy.


Ingredients

- soaked soya chunks/granules ( around 12 ) - if you have no time to soak pour hotwater over the soya and let it sit for 10 mins
- roasted chickpeas one handful ground in a coffee grinder
- onion 1/2 of a medium sized onion finely chopped
- ginger garlic paste half tsp
- green chillies chopped ( optional ) - number depends on how hot you want I would add 1 chilly
- cilantro chopped ( optional )
- garam masala powder half tsp ( optional )

Balls Ready to be flattened and fried

1) Grind the soaked soya chunks, ginger and garlic, chillies in a blender - with very little water

2) Add the roasted chickpeas powder the ground paste ( its ok if its coarse)and mix well without lumps.

3) Add chopped onions, cilantro, garammasala powder and salt

4) Make into round balls of equal size and flatten it out in the palm of your hands and deep fry in oil.

5) Njoy with ketchup or any chutney