Onion Vadai Recipe

If you’re a pyaaz pakora (onion fritters) fan, the onion vadai or ulli vada will be your BFF from Kerala. A South Indian version of onion rings, the onion vadai consists of crispy batter fried onion slices. What truly gives this dish the Kerala stamp is the ginger and curry leaf flavor.

The best part about this recipe is the fact that you change the batter-onion ratio for a crispier (less or thin batter) a soft and doughier (more batter) version. You can even fry the vadais in coconut oil as a healthier and yummier option. Follow this recipe, which is the perfect balance of crisp and doughy, to make a batch of Kerala-style onion vadais.

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 2 gram cupsflour besan
• 2 tbsp flour maida
• 3 onions thinly sliced
• 2 piece "of ginger"
• 3 Green chilies minced
• 2 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 cup Water
• Oil for deep frying
• salt to taste

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 2 gram cupsflour besan 2 tbsp flour maida 3 onions thinly sliced 2 piece "of ginger" 3 Green chilies minced 2 sprig Curry leaves 1 cup Water Oil for deep frying salt to taste

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Instructions

1. Mix the flour, salt, and soda in a bowl well
2. Add the curry leaves, ginger, and green chilies to this and mix well.
3. Add the sliced onions and mix.
4. Add enough water to make a thick enough batter to be shaped roughly between palms.
5. Heat oil and add spoonfuls of batter into it.
6. Fry turning occasionally until the vadas turn golden brown evenly on all sides.
7. Keep heat to medium low so the insides are cooked as well.
8. Serve hot with thick coconut chutney or chili sauce.