Ingredients for Bada Savory Indian Snack
- ½ cup Urad Dal
- ½ cup Mung Dal
- ⅛ teaspoon Hing
- ½ teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 2-3 finely chopped Green Chilies (adjust to spice preference)
- ½ cup chopped fresh Coriander Leaves
- 1 tablespoon grated Ginger
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 cups Ghee (for deep frying)
- 1 cup Chana Dal (optional alternative to Urad/Mung Dal)
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil (alternative to Ghee for deep frying)
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How to Make Bada Savory Indian Snack
- Soak ½ cup urad dal and ½ cup moong dal (or 1 cup chana dal) in a large bowl of water for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight for optimal results.
- Drain the soaked dal thoroughly. Grind to a smooth, thick batter in a food processor. Add a splash of water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Add ⅛ teaspoon hing (asafoetida), ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste), 2-3 finely chopped green chilies (adjust to spice preference), ½ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and ¼ teaspoon baking soda to the batter. Mix well.
- Heat 2 cups of ghee or vegetable oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot (a small pinch of batter should sizzle immediately), carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, shaping them into doughnut-like rings with a hole in the center using a spoon or piping bag.
- Fry the bada in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried bada with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite chutney (coriander chutney recommended!).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
0g
Carbs
6g
