PARIPPU VADE

LENTIL PATTIES

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Vada is a savoury fried snack, with origins from India. Alternate names for vada include wada, vade, vadai and is also described  as fritters, cutlets, doughnuts or dumplings. 

Parippu vade is a popular street food and tea time snack in Sri Lanka. It is an easy to make savoury snack, which is also vegan, vegatarian, gluten-free, and low-carb friendly.

Makes 58

Vada is a savoury fried snack, with origins from India.  Alternate names for vada include wada, vade, vadai and is also described  as fritters, cutlets, doughnuts or dumplings.

Parippu vade is a popular street food and tea time snack in Sri Lanka. It is an easy to make savoury snack, which is also vegan, vegatarian, gluten-free, and low-carb friendly.

Makes 58

24 hrs 20 mins.

Preparation

30 mins.

Frying

5 mins.

Resting

Ingredients

Extras

Utensils

Instructions

1.

  • 1260g yellow split peas

Soak the yellow split peas overnight. 

2.

After 24 hrs- drain the water of the yellow split peas. 

3.

Using a food processor, pulse the split peas till a crumbly paste. 

Add the pulsed split peas to a large mixing bowl.

4. 

Mix together cumin seeds, chilli flakes, and salt with the pulsed yellow split peas and combine well.

5.

Give the Vade mixture a little taste and if necessary add more salt and chilli flakes to cater to taste preference.

6.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a deep pan. 

Drop a few crumbs of the yellow split pea mixture and if the oil sizzles, the oil is heated. 

7.

Line a colander with kitchen paper towels. 

8.

Using your hands, take a small handful of the split pea mixture and shape it into a circular shape with a 1cm thickness. 

9. 

Fry the parippu vade (lentil patties for 5 minutes, till brown in colour.

10.

Unload the fried parippu vade to the colander lined with kitchen paper towels. 

11.

Enjoy the parippu vade with a cup of tea. 

12.

Once the fried parippu vade has cooled, store the vade in an airtight container and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. 

Re-heat the vade in the oven at 120°C (100°C fan oven) for about 5 minutes. 

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