How to make authentic Maddur Vada recipe perfect for evening snack
Discover the authentic taste of Karnataka with this easy Maddur Vada recipe—crispy on the outside, soft inside, and full of flavour. This perfect evening snack brings together spiciness, crispness, and rich flavours, making it a South Indian favourite.
New Delhi: Maddur Vada is a crispy, flavourful tea-time snack from Karnataka. The dish is named after the town of Maddur, situated between Bengaluru and Mysuru. Maddur Vada is prepared by using a mixture of rice flour, semolina (rava), and maida, which gives it a crunchy and slightly soft texture. The addition of finely chopped onions, green chillies, cumin, and curry leaves also enhances its taste, making it a relished snack for any occasion.
Maddur vada is a common street food found on local stalls in the region. Do not forget to prepare the vadas in hot oil, which helps to keep them perfectly soft on the inside and makes the outer layer crispy, crunchy and flaky.
Maddur Vada recipe
A crispy on the outside and soft on the inside is a golden brown, flavourful and delicious snack enjoyed by the people of Karnataka as an evening snack with chai or coffee. Here is the easy recipe you need to try today to enjoy the authentic flavours.
Ingredients (Serves 10-12 vadas)
- ½ cup rice flour
- ¼ cup semolina (rava/sooji)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp hot oil (for crispiness)
- 2 tbsp grated coconut
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- A few curry leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Water
- Oil.
How to make at home:
- Take a bowl and mix rice flour, semolina, maida, salt, cumin seeds, chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves, and grated coconut.
- In a small pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and pour it over the flour mixture.
- Mix this mixture well. Now, gradually add water and knead it to make a firm yet stretchy dough
- It should not be too soft or sticky.
- To begin shaping the vada, grease your palms with oil and take a small portion of the dough.
- Flatten this dough into a round puri-like shape, which should be slightly thick
- Maddur vadas are slightly thicker than usual vadas.
- Repeat the same process with the remaining dough.
- In a deep pan, heat oil on medium flame.
- Slip the shaped vadas gently into the hot oil.
- Fry it until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip it occasionally and make sure they are cooked evenly.
- Remove it from the pan and drain it on paper towels to remove the excess oil.
Maddur Vada with coconut chutney or any accompaniment of your choice. It pairs perfectly with filter coffee or masala chai. It is a perfect pairing served during the large gatherings, evening snacks or also during the parties to bring people together. It is a beloved snack of Karnataka and has a perfect balance of crunch, softness and spiciness in each bite.