Karamani Vadai, also known as black-eyed pea fritters, is a traditional South Indian snack that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This delectable treat is perfect for festive occasions, as a tea-time snack, or even as an appetizer for your next gathering. In this blog post, we'll delve into the ingredients, health benefits, and a step-by-step recipe to make Karamani Vadai at home.
Health Benefits of Black-Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas, also known as karamani in Tamil, are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients:
- High in Protein: Black-eyed peas are a great source of plant-based protein, making them an excellent choice for vegetarians.
- Rich in Fiber: They aid in digestion and help maintain a healthy gut.
- Packed with Vitamins and Minerals: Black-eyed peas are rich in vitamins A, B, and C, and minerals like iron and calcium.
- Low in Fat: They are low in fat and calories, making them a nutritious addition to any diet.
If we want to make some different vada variety, we can try making this. This dish is famous in Andhra Pradesh and prepared during Sankranthi festival.
Ingredients:
- Black Eyed Beans / Karamani - ½ cup
- Channa Dhal - ½ cup
- Onion - 1 (chopped finely)
- Green Chillies - 2 (chopped finely)
- Salt - as needed or 1 tsp.
- Curry Leaves - a handful
- Oil - for deep frying
Method:
- Soak karamani whole night in water.
- Soak the channa dhal for 2 hours.
- Drain water from both the dhals and first grind karamani in a mixer coarsely. Then add channa dhal and grind to a coarse paste.
- Take the ground paste in a vessel and add salt, curry leaves, chopped onions and green chilies and mix well.
- Heat oil in a pan and take small ball from the batter and flatten it with hands by touching with water. Make a hole in the centre and deep fry the vadas till golden brown in colour.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with coconut chutney.
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