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    Mulai Keerai Masala Vadai

    Published: Sep 20, 2019 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 6 Comments

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    Mulai Keerai Masala Vadai is an addictive Masala Vada made with chana dal and greens. This is a popular evening snack in Tamil Nadu.

    I am not sure about other places, I have only seen it in Madras. So my knowledge of this snack being available elsewhere is zero. I have seen it being sold like hot cakes on the streets of Madras and these get literally sold in minutes and there is always a huge crowd gathered around the vendor, obstructing them from doing their job properly. Different fried items are made like the Vazhakkai Bajji, Onion Bajji, Medu Pakoda, Maida Pakoda, Masala Vada, Medu Vada, and the list can go on!

    While Medu Vada and Masala Vada are quite common and frequently made at home, I haven’t made Keera Vadai to date. My only source of eating this version has always been at the office where our office cook makes an excellent one of this vada.

    When I decided to include this vada for this series, I asked her the details of the greens used. Since she makes about 300 vadas, she said she uses Mulai Keerai or Amaranth Leaves which has big leaves and is easy to clean.

    I went ahead with the same greens and followed my regular Masala Vada recipe. Out of all the Vadas I made during this time, this one turned out very good, crispy and the greens added a wonderful taste.

    If you haven’t made this vada, I must say you should try it. So this Mulai Keera Masala Vadai is my choice for Day 5 of Week 3, where I am my choices with Vada Recipes as part of the BM#104 Sweets & Snacks. It's another Murukku with Rice Flour in Cooking 4 all Seasons!

    For other Vada Varieties on C4AS and Vada Recipes on SYL, you can click the links and check out.

    Mulai Keerai Masala Vadai
    Week 1 - Sweets (Indian Traditional Sweets)

    Day 1 is Arcot Makkan Peda
    Day 2 is Burhanpur Jalebi
    Day 3 is Ghevar
    Day 4 is Motichoor Ladoo
    Day 5 is Ghotua Ladoo
    Day 6 is Bandar Laddu

    Week 2 - Snacks from the same State (Andhra)

    Day 1 is Kara Sev
    Day 2 is Kobbari Chegodilu
    Day 3 is Karam Gavvalu
    Day 4 is Garlic Kara Sev
    Day 5 is Venna Murukulu
    Day 6 is Palakayalu

    Week 3 - Snacks of our choice (Vada Varieties)

    Day 1 is Ponk Vada
    Day 2 is Palak Vada
    Day 3 is Cabbage Vada
    Day 4 is Sabudana Vada

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    How to make Keera Vadai

    Step By Step Pictures to make Mulai Keerai Masala VadaiHow to make Keera Vadai 1 How to make Keera Vadai 2 Mulai Keerai Vadai

    Mulai Keerai Masala Vadai

    Ingredients Needed:

    1 cup Bengal Gram / Chana Dal
    2 cups Mulai Keerai / Amaranth Leaves
    3/4 cup Onions
    2 to 3 nos Green Chilli
    2 no Red Chilli
    1 inch Ginger
    3 to 4 Garlic with skin
    Handful Coriander Leaves
    Handful Curry Leaves
    1 tsp Fennel Seeds
    Salt to taste
    Cooking Oil for deep frying

    How to make Keera Vadai

    Wash and soak chana dal for at least 2 hrs.
    When ready to make the vadai, wash and clean the greens, pluck out the leaves and the tender leaves, once it drains well, then chop it finely.
    Drain the chana dal, reserve 2 tbsp aside and in a mixer take the green chilies, red chili, ginger, and grind to a coarse paste.
    Transfer to a bowl, add pounded garlic, fennel leaves, finely chopped onions, chopped greens, coriander, curry leaves, and add 2 tbsp chana dal.
    Mix well and heat a Kadai with oil.
    When the oil is hot, take a small ball of paste, flatten it on your palm, or a greased sheet, plate, or whatever works out best.
    Gently slide into hot oil and deep fry in batches until golden on all sides.
    Drain on a kitchen towel and serve hot with chutney.

    Masala Keerai Vadai

    Mulai Keerai Masala Vadai
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    Mulai Keerai Masala Vadai

    Mulai Keerai Masala Vadai is an addictive Masala Vada made with chana dal and greens. This is a popular evening snack in Tamil Nadu.
    Course Appetizers & Starters
    Cuisine Tamil Nadu
    Keyword Movie Time Snacks, Vada Recipes
    By Cook Method Deep Fried
    Occasion Evening Snack, Weekend Special
    By Diet Gluten Free, Kid Friendly
    Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes, Street Food
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Bengal Gram / Chana Dal
    • 2 cups Mulai Keerai / Amaranth Leaves
    • 3/4 cup Onions
    • 2 to 3 nos Green Chilli
    • 2 no Red Chilli
    • 1 inch Ginger
    • 3 to 4 cloves Garlic with skin
    • Handful Coriander leaves
    • Handful Curry leaves
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • Cooking Oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    • Wash and soak chana dal for at least 2 hrs.
    • When ready to make the vadai, wash and clean the greens, pluck out the leaves and the tender leaves, once it drains well, then chop it finely.
    • Drain the chana dal, reserve 2 tbsp aside and in a mixer take the green chilies, red chili, ginger and grind to a coarse paste.
    • Transfer to a bowl, add pounded garlic, fennel leaves, finely chopped onions, chopped greens, coriander, curry leaves and add 2 tbsp chana dal.
    • Mix well and heat a Kadai with oil.
    • When the oil is hot, take a small ball of the paste, flatten it on your palm or a greased sheet, plate or whatever works out best.
    • Gently slide into hot oil and deep fry in batches until golden on all sides.
    • Drain on a kitchen towel and serve hot with chutney.
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    1. vaishalisabnani says

      September 20, 2019 at 5:44 am

      Super nutritious ! Love this vada and reading your list , and the endless vadas made by your office cook , I feel you must make a list and share it with me . My hubby is really fond of South Indian Vadas , and it would be a treat yo feed him with these vadas !
      The theme Vadas is actually very interesting !

      Reply
    2. Suma Gandlur says

      September 21, 2019 at 4:44 am

      I have a urad dal - amarnath leaves version on my blog but masala vada is my favorite and any variations seems fantastic and flavorful to me.

      Reply
    3. Amara says

      September 21, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      That’s a nice combo Valli, Masala Vada with greens added. It makes the vadas nutritious and a nice alternative for fussy kids who doesn’t eat greens.

      Reply
    4. Harini Rupanagudi says

      September 24, 2019 at 6:32 am

      Excellent idea of adding amaranth leaves. I shall have to try this out for sure.

      Reply
    5. Sushma Pinjala says

      September 27, 2019 at 4:05 am

      Amazing vadas with amaranth leaves. They have turned out so well.

      Reply
    6. namscorner18 says

      October 10, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      I usually make the keerai vada in similar way. Agree with you road side vendors selling these hot vada, bajji in chennai tempts us so much. healthy and nutritious with greens

      Reply

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