Poha Vada | Crispy Fritters Made with Flattened Rice – Easy Recipes
Crispy Poha Vada made with flattened rice, herbs, and spices – perfect for snacking or breakfast!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick poha (flattened rice)
- ½ cup rice flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 5-6 curry leaves, chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the poha in water, drain well, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash the soaked poha and mix in rice flour, onions, green chili, ginger, cilantro, curry leaves, cumin seeds, and salt.
- Add just enough water to form a soft dough.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Take small portions of the dough, flatten into vadas, and gently slide them into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, then drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.