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rava vada recipe | instant sooji vada | Indian style semolina vada | easy suji vada | with 24 amazing images.

rava vada recipe | instant sooji vada | Indian style semolina vada | easy suji vada is a very popular South Indian snack, which has a unique taste and fabulous texture. Learn how to make instant sooji vada.

To make rava vada, combine the semolina and curds in a deep bowl and mix well with your hands. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix very well with your hands. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. Add the baking soda and mix very well. Wet your hand. Place a portion of the mixture on your palm and flatten it slightly. Make a hole in the centre of the vada with your index finger. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, upturn your hand and drop the vada in oil. Deep-fry the vada on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. You can deep-fry 4 to 5 vadas at a time. Serve immediately with coconut chutney.

Moreover the Rava Vada, it is very quick and easy because you do not have to prepare a batter. So, you can make this without any fuss when a sudden guest arrives.

The semolina-curd dough gives the Rava Vada a wonderful crispness while readily-available but thoughtfully combined ingredients like ginger, green chillies, herbs and coconut give it a lingering flavour and super aroma. Serve them hot with coconut chutney.

Tips for rava vada. 1. Make sure that you mix the semolina and curd with your hands to get a smooth lump free mixture. 2. Using baking soda in exact proportion is necessary to get the perfect soft yet crunchy vada. 3. Ensure to wet your fingers and palm while shaping each vada. 4. You can fry 4-5 vadas at a time. Remember to fry them on a medium flame so they cook well from inside too. 5. Also do not make and keep them in a plate. You will not be able to slide them in hot oil then.

You can also try other snacks like Malgapodi Idli and Masala Vadas.

Enjoy rava vada recipe | instant sooji vada | Indian style semolina vada | easy suji vada | with step by step photos.

 

Rava Vada, Sooji Vada recipe - How to make Rava Vada, Sooji Vada

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Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

25 Mins

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Total Time

40 Mins

Makes

20 vadas

Ingredients

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Method

For rava vada
 

  1. To make rava vada, combine the semolina and curds in a deep bowl and mix well with your hands.
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix very well with your hands.
  3. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the baking soda and mix very well.
  5. Wet your hand. Place a portion of the mixture on your palm and flatten it slightly.
  6. Make a hole in the centre of the vada with your index finger.
  7. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, upturn your hand and drop the vada in oil.
  8. Deep-fry the vada on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. You can deep-fry 4 to 5 vadas at a time.
  9. Serve the rava vada immediately with coconut chutney.

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    2. what is rava vada made of? See the below image of list of ingredients for making rava vada.

      Step 26 – <p><strong>what is rava vada made of?</strong> <i><u>See the below image of list of ingredients for …
For the rava vada

 

    1. To make rava vada recipe | instant sooji vada | Indian style semolina vada | easy suji vada, place 1 1/2 cups semolina (rava / sooji) in a deep bowl. Ensure that rava is free of moisture, lumps and debris. 

      Step 2 – <p>To make r<strong>ava vada recipe | instant sooji vada | Indian style semolina vada | …
    2. Add 1 cup curds (dahi) to it. 

      Step 3 – <p>Add 1 cup&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-curd-dahi-yogurt-yoghurt-383i">curds (dahi)</a>&nbsp;to it.&nbsp;</p>
    3. Mix it very well with your hands to get a smooth lump free mixture. 

      Step 4 – <p>Mix it very well with your hands to get a smooth lump free mixture.&nbsp;</p>
    4. Add more flavour and texture to the instant sooji vada. First add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.

      Step 5 – <p>Add more flavour and texture to the <strong>instant sooji vada</strong>. First add 1/2 cup&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-onions-722i">chopped …
    5. Add 2 tbsp grated coconut. Prefer freshly grated coconut for best taste and flavour. 

      Step 6 – <p>Add 2 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-grated-coconut-852i">grated coconut</a>. Prefer freshly grated coconut for best taste and flavour.&nbsp;</p>
    6. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).

      Step 7 – <p>Add 2 tbsp&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-coriander-783i">chopped coriander (dhania)</a>.</p>
    7. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera). These lend a very flavourful touch to the Indian style semolina vada. It not only gives a good mouthfeel, but also aids in digestion. 

      Step 8 – <p>Add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-cumin-seeds-jeera-zeera-381i">cumin seeds (jeera)</a>. These lend a very flavourful touch to the <strong>Indian …
    8. Add 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.

      Step 9 – <p>Add 1 1/2 tsp&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-green-chilli-820i">chopped green chillies</a>.</p>
    9. Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak).

      Step 10 – <p>Add 1 tsp&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-ginger-786i">chopped ginger (adrak)</a>.</p>
    10. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped curry leaves (kadi patta). We recommend chopping the curry leaves as it gives a nice flavour after deep-frying. 

      Step 11 – <p>Add 1 tbsp&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-curry-leaves-794i">chopped curry leaves (kadi patta)</a>. We recommend chopping the curry leaves as …
    11. Add salt as per taste.

      Step 12 – <p>Add salt as per taste.</p>
    12. Mix the mixture very well with your hands once again.

      Step 13 – <p>Mix the mixture very well with your hands once again.</p>
    13. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. This is for all the flavours to blend well since this recipe has no fermentation. 

      Step 14 – <p>Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. This is for all the …
    14. After 15 minutes, open the lid. You will notice that the mixture has thickened slightly. This consistency is perfect for deep frying easy suji vada.

      Step 15 – <p>After 15 minutes, open the lid. You will notice that the mixture has thickened slightly. …
    15. Add the baking soda. This is necessary for the vadas to turn soft from inside.

      Step 16 – <p>Add the baking soda. This is necessary for the vadas to turn soft from inside.</p>
    16. Mix very well with hands again. At this stage, you will notice that the mixture is almost like a dough.

      Step 17 – <p>Mix very well with hands again. At this stage, you will notice that the mixture …
    17. Wet both your palm and fingers with little water. This is necessary so the mixture doesn’t stick to your palms. Also ensure to wet your fingers and palm while shaping each vada.

      Step 18 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Wet both your palm and fingers with little water. This is necessary so the …
    18. Place a portion of the mixture on one palm.

      Step 19 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Place a portion of the mixture on one palm.</span></p>
    19. Flatten the vada slightly.

      Step 20 – <p>Flatten the vada slightly.</p>
    20. Make a hole in the centre of the vada with the index finger of other hand.

      Step 21 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Make a hole in the centre of the vada with the index finger of …
    21. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, upturn your hand and drop the vada in hot oil. Be very careful that the oil doesn't spill on you.

      Step 22 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, upturn your hand and drop the …
    22. Deep-fry the vada on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. You can deep-fry 4 to 5 vadas at a time.

      Step 23 – <p>Deep-fry the vada on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from …
    23. These are deep fried vadas. You can see they have puffed up little and are well fried till golden brown in colour. 

      Step 24 – <p>These are deep fried vadas. You can see they have puffed up little and are …
    24. Drain on an absorbent paper.

      Step 25 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Drain on an absorbent paper.</span></p>
    25. Serve rava vada immediately with coconut chutney.

      Step 27 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Serve </span><strong>rava vada </strong><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">immediately with coconut chutney.</span></p>
Pro tips for rava vada

 

    1. Make sure that you mix the semolina and curd with your hands to get a smooth lump free mixture.

      Step 28 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Make sure that you mix the semolina and curd with your hands to get …
    2. Using baking soda in exact proportion is necessary to get the perfect soft yet crunchy vada.

      Step 29 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Using baking soda in exact proportion is necessary to get the perfect soft yet …
    3. Ensure to wet your fingers and palm while shaping each vada.

      Step 30 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Ensure to wet your fingers and palm while shaping each vada.</span></p>
    4. You can fry 4-5 vadas at a time. Remember to fry them on a medium flame so they cook well from inside too

      Step 31 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">You can fry 4-5 vadas at a time. Remember to fry them on a …
    5. Also do not make and keep them in a plate. You will not be able to slide them in hot oil then

      Step 32 – <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);">Also do not make and keep them in a plate. You will not be …
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per vada
Energy75 cal
Protein1.6 g
Carbohydrates8.9 g
Fiber0.2 g
Fat3.4 g
Cholesterol1.6 mg
Sodium18.3 mg

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ritu

June 4, 2020, 8:47 p.m.

This rava wada is just so perfect in taste and the texture, It has the right spice and flavours, I serve this on a sunday with hot cup of tea and my family enjoys their day off at home.

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July 6, 2019, 11:24 p.m.

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