Thursday, June 2, 2011

Milagu Vadai or Hanuman Vadai

Milagu vadais
I saw this in a couple of blogs and said, hey, this is something I'd like to try when my folks were visiting - They turned out well and here I am blogging it :) This is a good snack vadai, traditionally offered in a garland for to Hanuman/Anjaneya ... I made this with no strings attached (pun intended:) just for a snack - the type you delve into each time you pass the kitchen counter!
It was lot simpler than I expected. Here is how I made it , but would recommend and probably do next time I make it is add a handful of rice..
Ingredients
1 cup of urad dal
2 tbsp of  whole peppers
salt
Asafetida a pinch
oil and shallow frying pan
wax paper for patting the vadai
RECOMMENDATION - 1 handful of rice to elevate crisp factor
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Preparation
Soak for exactly 20 minutes with water covering just the top of the dal
Grind coarsely using very little water and add desired salt (about 1.5 tsp)
In a shallow frying pan, heat oil
get a small bowl of water and oil ready to dip your fingers
Dip fingers in water
Take a small square of wax paper and oil the surface lightly
Pick up a small ball of batter and flatten with fingers until thin
press fingertip in the middle to make hole
Frying
Heat oil in a shallow frying pan. Flip once the bottom browns and take out when both sides are dark golden brown.
Cool and put in a air tight jar/box

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49 comments:

  1. Vadai looks perfect dear...love the shape u have made...sure is gona be crispy

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  2. they look so crispy! interesting name too :))

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  3. i have had this vada in a temple in our place..they make a garland with this vada and offer to lord hanuman...this dish of urs look exactly the same...

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  4. yep, i saw them too, they look great and super crunchy !!!

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  5. There are a few ingredients I didn't recognize in the recipe, but this looks yummy to me!
    Have a great day,
    Cheers

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  6. they look perfect n crispy...very spicy n crunchy snack!!!

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  7. I have never had this, but it looks interesting and quite good. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  8. I love how crunchy and delicious these look! I would love to have these for a snack!

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  9. I love the hanuman vadai. It would b delicious esp when made in temple. yours looks so perfect and crunchy and delicious. i am def gonna try this once.

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  10. Looks divine..crispy and yummy vadas

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  11. Vada looks crispy n crunchy!!

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  12. looks crunchy and delicious dear

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  13. I love your posts! They're so different to anything I ever cook - the flavors sound wonderful!
    Mary

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  14. very crispy and tasty vada..such a great snack..

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  15. I love these vadas..so crisp and still remember how those taste wonderfullu salty,peppery ..lovely

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  16. Crispy and crunchy. Superb vadai.

    Hamsamalini Chandrasekaran,
    http://indianyummykitchen.blogspot.com

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  17. they look perfect n crispy...very spicy n crunchy snack!!!

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  18. I was thinking of Hanuman vada some days ago. I've never tried making them, but was just thinking of the ones my mom made. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Your vadas look delicious.

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  19. Lovely and crispy looking delicious vadais. Excellent clicks.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  20. i add little rice like u have mentioned, they have come out well !

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  21. ரொம்ப சூப்பராக இருக்கு...நானும் சவிதாவின் குறிப்பினை பார்த்தில் இருந்து செய்யனும் என்று நினைத்து கொண்டே இருந்தேன்..இப்ப நீங்களும் செய்து காட்டி ஆசையினை கிளப்பிட்டிங்க...

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  22. Looks so crispy yum n perfect

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  23. Divine and crispy vada. I have a strong belief in Lord Hanuman and never fail to make this for Hanuman Jayanthi
    South Indian Recipes

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  24. Vadai looks absolutely crispy and yummy.. Awesome teatime snacks..

    Sunanda's Kitchen

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  25. Looks like a tasty snack. Great post!

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  26. Hanuman vadas that's how i call them. The vadas look amazing and crisp.

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  27. Hanuman vadas that's how i call them. The vadas look amazing and crisp.

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  28. Priya, Vadais have come out perfect..

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  29. So crispy, spicy & too tempting Priya!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  30. Woow i also saw this vada in a temple in Bangalore, they make a garland with this vada and offer to Lord Hanuman, and after the last aarti of night, they used to distribute these vadas among the devotees...that tastes really awesome and devine...this dish of urs look exactly the same and i know must b tastes yummy too...:)

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  31. Vadai looks perfect- thin and crisp.

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  32. So exotic to me!!! I love them. I should try some of your recipes...
    xxx and enjoy the weekend!

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  33. Sounds good! Looks good! Must try!

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  34. crispy and crunchy vadas! I'm mouthwatering here :)

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  35. Love this vadai very much, soo tempting...truly very addictive..

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  36. Looks crunchy & perfect, even i tried this ones for last Hanuman Jyanthi, but could take pic..now you've just given me the inspiration..

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  37. New vadai to me...but am craving for it now!!! :D

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  38. so crisp and delicious!!! now this what i call a snack in the evening with a cup of tea!!!

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  39. Crispy, crunchy and tasty vadai.

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  40. Milagu Vadai looks sooper crispy Priya...

    And, thanks for your lovely comments on my last post. Am sorry for your mother Priya. I pray the Almighty for her soul to rest in peace. That incident made quite an impact on me that I sincerely wanted to share about it...

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  41. I fell for the title milagu :) Love spicy, deep fried food and this fits the bill perfectly! :)

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  42. Love this a lot,never tried at home,looks perfect,this is very flavorful!

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