Maddur Vada Recipe (Karnataka Style)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour

• ½ cup Semolina (Rava/Sooji)

• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)

• 2–3 Green chilies (finely chopped)

• 1 tsp Ginger (grated or chopped)

• 8–10 Curry leaves (chopped)

• 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped)

• 1 tsp Cumin seeds

• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)

• 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)

• Salt to taste

• 2 tbsp Hot oil (for dough)

• Water as needed

• Oil for deep frying

How to Make Maddur Vada (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a mixing bowl add:

• Rice flour

• Semolina

• Cumin seeds

• Sesame seeds

• Hing

• Salt

Mix well.

 Add Onion & Spices

Now add:

• Chopped onions

• Green chilies

• Ginger

• Curry leaves

• Coriander leaves

Mix everything nicely.

 Make Dough

• Add 2 tbsp hot oil into the mixture

• Slowly add water little by little

• Make a stiff dough (not too soft)

Rest it for 10 minutes.

Shape the Vadas

• Take a small ball of dough

• Flatten it into a round vada shape

• Keep it slightly thick

Fry the Vadas

• Heat oil in a deep pan

• Fry vadas on medium flame

• Cook until golden brown and crispy

Remove and drain on tissue paper.

Serving Suggestion

Serve Maddur Vada hot with:

• Coconut chutney

• Tomato ketchup

• Masala tea 

Tips for Perfect Maddur Vada

• Dough should be stiff for crispy vadas

• Do not fry on high flame

• Onions release moisture, so add water carefully