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    Vada Pulusu | How to make Masala Vada Curry Andhra Style

    Published: Dec 18, 2019 · Modified: Apr 25, 2021 by Srivalli · 4 Comments

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    Vada Pulusu or the Masala Vada Curry Andhra Style is an interesting gravy made with masala vadas in a tangy gravy.

    First of all, this gravy might have come up to use the leftover masala vadas. However, in our place, we never have leftover masala vadas, so it is always prepared with fresh vadas. The gravy with soaked vadas make a delicious and tangy gravy with steamed rice.

    Masala Vada Pulusu is the second day of cooking from Andhra in the Southern States for BM#107 week 3.

    Vada Pulusu

    Vada Pulusu | How to make Masala Vada Curry Andhra Style

    8 nos Masala Vadas small size
    1/ 2 cup Onions finely chopped
    10 to 15 no Shallots
    1.5 cups Tomato
    20 gms Tamarind big size lemon
    Salt to taste
    A Pinch Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
    2 tsp Red Chili Powder
    1.5 tsp Coriander Powder
    2 tsp Cooking Oil
    5 to 6 cloves Garlic
    1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
    Handful Curry Leaves
    1 tsp Chana Dal

    How to make Vada Pulusu

    To make this gravy, we can either make fresh Masala Vada or reuse leftover masala vadas in this recipe.
    Wash and soak the tamarind to become soft.
    First, take a Kadai and heat oil. Make sure the oil is not smoking, then add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal to fry.
    Saute for a minute, then add finely chopped onions, shallots, garlic curry leaves,
    Cook for 3 mins, next add chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder and mix well.

    Close with the lid and simmer until the tomatoes are almost soft.
    Add red chili powder and coriander powder and combine well.
    Extract the tamarind extract and add it to the kadai along with water.
    Cook on high flame for it to boil. Then close and let it simmer for 5 mins.
    Finally, add the masala vada and again simmer for 10 mins
    Serve with steamed rice.
    The gravy tastes excellent with the chana vada in it, above all the soaked vadas make a good difference to the gravy.

    Masala Vada Curry Andhra Style

    Masala Vada Curry Andhra Style
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    Vada Pulusu | How to make Masala Vada Curry Andhra Style

    Vada Pulusu or the Masala Vada Curry Andhra Style is an interesting gravy made with masala vadas in a tangy gravy.
    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
    Keyword Easy Side Dish for Meals
    By Cook Method Deep Fried, Stovetop
    Occasion Lunch Box
    By Diet Vegan
    Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 8 nos Masala Vadas small size
    • 1/2 cup Onions finely chopped
    • 10 nos Shallots / Sambar Onions
    • 1 & 1/2 cups Tomato
    • 20 gms Tamarind big size lemon
    • Salt to taste
    • A Pinch Turmeric Powder
    • 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1 & 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
    • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 5 - 6 cloves Garlic
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
    • Handful Curry Leaves
    • 1 tsp Chana Dal

    Instructions

    • We will be either making fresh Masala Vada for this or reuse leftover masala vadas in this recipe.
    • Wash and soak the tamarind to become soft.
    • First, take a kadai and heat cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal to fry.
    • Saute for a minute, then add finely chopped onions, shallots, garlic, and curry leaves.
    • Cook for 3 mins, next add chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder and mix well.
    • Close with the lid and simmer until the tomatoes are soft.
    • Add red chili powder and coriander powder and combine well.
    • Extract the tamarind extract and add it to the kadai along with water.
    • Cook on high flame for it to boil. Then close and let it simmer for 5 mins.
    • Add the masala vada and again simmer for 10 mins.
    • Serve with steamed rice.
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    Comments

    1. Harini Rupanagudi says

      January 11, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Same here. Never have leftover vadas. The gravy sounds very delicious.

      Reply
    2. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      January 16, 2020 at 11:13 am

      would never have thought vadas can be made into a delicious curry. This looks so good. Will have to try it out soon!

      Reply
    3. saraswathi Tharagaram says

      January 22, 2020 at 12:02 am

      I always prepare this pulusu with fresh vadas and I dont have luck to try with leftover vadas. Taste so divine with hot rice! yumm! you tempted me to cook for my lunch today!

      Reply
    4. namscorner18 says

      April 14, 2020 at 12:22 am

      Vada curry with idli is our favorite. Love the color of the curry and it looks too tempting and delicious

      Reply

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