For today, the dish is supposed to be starting with the letter 'W'. I took a phonetic exception. In Telugu, there is no distinction between the starting sounds of V and W. Conventionally all dishes/ingredients start with V. So here I have used Wadiyalu instead of Vadiyalu, meaning Vadi in Hindi or Sun Dried fritters in English.
On one of our daily walks, I was talking about Vada Curry when my friend mentioned that they make Vada Pulusu and also Vadiyala Pulusu. I didn't want to make Vada Pulusu and also Wadiyala Pulusu back to back for this series. So I went with Vankaya Ninchudukaya for V and Wadiyala Pulusu with W.
The Moong Vadi which I used was spicy by itself so I had to adjust the red chili powder in the gravy. I thought the fried vadi would disintegrate in the gravy. But the vadi held its shape and was very flavorful when mixed in rice.
Before we get on with the recipe, here is a recap of all the dishes in this series.
Aloo Muddha Koora
Bendakaya Avapettina Koora
Chow Chow Carrot Kootu
Dangar ~ Urad Dal Raitha
Erragadda Karam ~ Onion Chutney
Fatafat ~ Tamarind Candy
Gobbi Koora ~ Mixed Vegetable Curry
Horsegram Rasam (Ver 2) ~ Ulavacharu
Irani Samosas
Jonna Pindi Idli ~ Jowar Flour Idli
Kothimeera Podi ~ Cilantro Powder
Laskora Boorelu ~ Coconut Dumplings
Munagaku Podi ~ Drumstick Leaves Powder
Nuvvula Karam Podi ~ Sesame Powder
Oats Kobbari Lauzu ~ Oats Coconut Laddu
Pulihora With Readymade Mix
Qubooli Biryani
Ragi Muddhalu
Siriyali ~ Moong Idli Bites in Tangy Sauce
Tamata Ukkera ~ Tomato Curry with Sesame Seeds
Uggani ~ Puffed Rice Street Food
Vankaya Ninchudukaya
Bendakaya Avapettina Koora
Chow Chow Carrot Kootu
Dangar ~ Urad Dal Raitha
Erragadda Karam ~ Onion Chutney
Fatafat ~ Tamarind Candy
Gobbi Koora ~ Mixed Vegetable Curry
Horsegram Rasam (Ver 2) ~ Ulavacharu
Irani Samosas
Jonna Pindi Idli ~ Jowar Flour Idli
Kothimeera Podi ~ Cilantro Powder
Laskora Boorelu ~ Coconut Dumplings
Munagaku Podi ~ Drumstick Leaves Powder
Nuvvula Karam Podi ~ Sesame Powder
Oats Kobbari Lauzu ~ Oats Coconut Laddu
Pulihora With Readymade Mix
Qubooli Biryani
Ragi Muddhalu
Siriyali ~ Moong Idli Bites in Tangy Sauce
Tamata Ukkera ~ Tomato Curry with Sesame Seeds
Uggani ~ Puffed Rice Street Food
Vankaya Ninchudukaya
Ingredients -
*Oil 1 Tbsp
**Vadiyalu / Vadi 3/4 cup
Tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup
Tamarind Extract 2 Tbsp or as needed
Salt, Jaggery, Turmeric, Red Chili Powder as needed
Dhania Powder 2 tsp
Water 3-4 cups
Rice Flour or Besan 4 tsp + 3 Tbsp of water to make a slurry
Coriander leaves for garnish
Seasoning (Oil 2 tsp, Fenugreek Seeds a pinch, Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp, Urad Dal 1/2 tsp, Curry leaves few)
*The Vadi/Vadiyalu can be deep fried as well. So quantity of oil can be adjusted as needed.
**I used Moong Dal Vadi but Urad Vadi can also be used.
Method Of Preparation -
In a heated pan, add a tablespoon of oil and fry the vadi/vadiyalu until they are golden brown.
Remove them using a slotted spoon onto paper towels to drain any excess oil.
In the same pan, add oil and the rest of the seasoning. After the mustard seeds pop and the urad dal browns, add tomatoes and cook until they are mushy.
Sprinkle turmeric, salt, red chili powder, dhania powder and mix well.
Pour the tamarind extract and let it come to a boil.
Also pour 3-4 cups of water and let it come to a rolling boil.
Make a slurry with either rice flour or besan(gram flour) in about 3-4 tablespoons of water and pour it into the simmering gravy. Keep stirring until the slurry is incorporated.
Adjust flavors as needed and gently slide the fried vadis into the gravy.
Remove from heat, garnish and serve it with steaming hot rice.
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Preparation Time 25 minutes
Serves 5-6
Preparation Time 25 minutes
Serves 5-6
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A to Z teaches us to twist and manipulate with alphabets , isn’t it ? Lol !
We get readymade Amritsari vadis and the Rajasthani Mangodi here , I don’t know if this vadi is similar to those , but basically I am a fan of spicy vadis .
I love this pulusu and remember using the same as my 'W' dish when I did the Andhra series. It is a traditional recipe that probably many have forgotten.
This is a lovely dish Harini and glad you changed it as per your needs. The AtoZ is surely challenging, I always felt so elated when I find a smart and interesting dish for the alphabet..hehehe..:)
Yummy! We do make and add these vadagam or dal fritters in our sambhar and kootu. Your pulusu is a little different and would love to try. Absolute comfort food.