Name: Andhra Ulli Garelu..(Onion Vadas) recipe by Zeenath Fathima at BetterButter
Prep time: 480 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 510 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Whole black gram or urad dal 2 cups; Raw rice 2 tbsp; Salt 1 tbsp; Ginger grated 2 tbsp; Green chillies chopped or paste 1 tbsp; Curry leaves chopped or torn into small bits 10; Coriander leaves finely chopped 1/4 cup; Onion large sliced thinly 2; Black peppercorns whole 10-12

ABOUT Andhra Ulli Garelu..(Onion Vadas) RECIPE

One Snack and known by many names down South, these make for an excellent iftaar treat too. These are deep fried yet does not soak enough oil while frying as the paste used is a thick one. Soaking it is also an important step to be followed and likewise making a thick paste is important without using much water. Otherwise they will not hold shape and also soak lot of oil. Kids will love these as a tiffin treat. Melt in mouth and super fluffy, these are a treat to the tastebuds. Happy Iftaar Time !!!!!!!!!!

Ingredients Serving: 10

Whole black gram or urad dal 2 cups
Raw rice 2 tbsp
Salt 1 tbsp
Ginger grated 2 tbsp
Green chillies chopped or paste 1 tbsp
Curry leaves chopped or torn into small bits 10
Coriander leaves finely chopped 1/4 cup
Onion large sliced thinly 2
Black peppercorns whole 10-12

Instructions

Soak dal and rice overnight for best results.
Grind to a smooth paste using as little water as possible.
It should be a thick one yet smooth.
Add salt and other ingredients to it.
Mix well and shape into vadas either on a banana leaf or in your palms directly and slowly slide into the hot oil.
Deep fry on medium high heat until golden and crisp
Serve hot with coconut chutney alongside.
These make for an excellent option at iftaar.

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