Spinach vadai (Keerai vadai).
Vadai is always special in Tamilnadu.An easy and Tasty snack ,Especially this Spinach Vada is great for Kids and Those who doesn't like Spinach.
Ingredients:-
Urad dal - 1/4 cup.Channa dal - 1 cup.
Rice - 3 tsp.
Red Chili's - 5 to 6.
Cumin Seeds (Nacheeragam) - 2 tsp.
Spinach - 1 bunch(finely chopped).
Onion - 1 (medium size / finely chopped).
Coriander Leaves - 1/2 bunch.
Grated Paneer - 1/4 cup (optional).
Sea Salt - To Taste.
Oil - For deep Frying.
Preparation:-
1.Mix dal & rice together and soak it for 1 hour.
2.Drain the water completely & Add all the dals to the Food processor along with the red chili's.
3.Grind them coarsely and put in a bowl.
4.Now add grated paneer,chopped spinach/onion/cumin seeds/coriander leaves
5.Mix well and make it in in vadai shape or in whatever shape you needed.
6.Don't add water to the mixture,because spinach and onion has more water to blend in the mixture.
7.Heat the oil & deep fry the vadai.
8.Serve hot with coconut chutney or Ketchup.
Note:-
1.You can add soy paneer(Tofu) instead of paneer.
2.If you want to keep the batter in fridge,cover them airtight.Also drain the excess water in it while making vadai.
