Paruppu Vada / Chana Dal Fritter is a famous South Indian tea-time snack. Here I show you how to make these in a healthy version using an Airfryer. The chana dal fritter is a protein-rich, vegan, and gluten-free snack you can have any given day. I love to have these vada with a hot cup of tea.
Air Fried Paruppu Vada
When I received the Air Fryer, the first thing I wanted to try was Parippu Vada/ Chana Dal Fritter as it is one of my favorite snacks. But haven’t made it for a long time as my husband was not fond of deep-fried ones. So I made Paruppu vada this time with not more than 1 Tsp of oil. So my husband is happy and me happy. One thing with Air Fried Paruppu Vada is, that you can’t expect it as the same as a deep-fried one. But I would definitely say, it’s crispy.
How to make paruppu vada in an Air fryer
The first step in making Paruppu Vada is soaking the Dal. Soak Chana dal for 1 – 2 hours. Then grind it with ginger and green chili with no water. Do not grind smoothly. Few dals should be visible. Add other ingredients and air fry to the preheated air fryer. I brushed the vadas before air frying.
What I understood is preheating an Air fryer helps the dish cook crisper. So preheat for 2 minutes. I cooked Paruppu vada at 400 Deg F for 15 minutes flipping the vadas twice in between. You don’t have to babysit as you do in deep frying. When it’s done you can hear the click sound of the timer. Healthy air-fried vadas are done.
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Paruppu vada recipe with step-wise pictures
Ingredients
Onions – 1/4 Cup Finely chopped
Coriander leaves/ Cilantro – As Required Chopped
Fennel seeds – 1/4 teaspoon
Salt – as required
Oil – 1 tsp to brush
To Grind Coarsely
Chana Dal/ Kadala Parupu – 1/2 Cup Soaked for 1 -2 hrs
Green Chili – 2
Ginger – 1/4 inch piece
Method
- Grind all the ingredients under ‘To grind’ coarsely without water. Few dals can be visible.
- Remove it to a bowl.
- Add other ingredients except for oil to the ground dal.
- Mix it with your hands. Take a small lime-sized portion and flatten it slightly in your palm. Transfer it to the plate.
- Repeat with the remaining dal mixture. Brush all the vadas with oil.
- Set the air fryer for 400 Deg F. Preheat for 2 minutes.
- Arrange the vadas in the air fryer basket. Do not crowd the basket. Leave little space between the vadas for air circulation. Mine did occupy 5 vadas in one batch. ( Depends on the size of the vadas)
- Slide the basket into the Air fryer and set the time to 15 minutes. Flip the vadas twice to get it cooked crisp.
- Once the timer ends, remove vadas from the basket. So it doesn’t get overcooked.
- Repeat till you are done with all vadas. Serve warm with your favorite chutney.
NOTES
- The given quantity of ingredients is sufficient to make 8 – 10 vadas depending on the size.
- I found that pre-heating the air fryer helps to cook the dish crisp.
- The vada stayed crisp for more than 5 -6 hours as I made these in the afternoon and my husband had it in the evening.
- Adjust spice by adding or reducing green chili.
- Do not expect the deep-fried result in air-fried dishes.
Paruppu Vada/ Chana Dal Fritters
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Onions Finely Chopped
- Coriander Leaves/ Cilantro As required
- 1/4 Tsp Fennel Seeds
- Salt As Required
- Oil To Brush
To Grind Coarsely
- 1/2 Cup Chana Dal/ Kadala Paruppu Soaked for 1 -2 Hrs
- 2 Nos Green Chili
- 1/4 Inch Ginger
Instructions
- Grind all the ingredients under ‘To grind’ coarsely without and water. Few Dals can be visible.
- Remove it to a bowl.
- Add other ingredients except oil to the ground dal.
- Mix it with your hands. Take a small lime sized portion and flatten it slightly in your palm. Transfer it to the plate.
- Repeat with the remaining dal mixture. Brush all the vadas with oil.
- Set the air fryer for 400 Deg F. Pre heat for 2 minutes.
- Arrange the vadas in the air fryer basket. Do not crowd the basket. Leave little space between the vadas for the air circulation. Mine did occupy 5 vadas in one batch. ( Depends on the size of the vadas)
- Slide the basket into the Air fryer and set time to 15 minutes. Flip the vadas twice to get it cooked crisp.
- Once the timer ends, remove vadas from the basket. So it doesn’t gets over cooked.
- Repeat till you done with all vadas. Serve warm with your favorite chutney.
Notes
- The given quantity of ingredients is sufficient t make 8 – 10 vadas depending on the size.
- I found pre heating the air fryer helps to cook the dish crisp.
- The vada stayed crisp for more than 5 -6 hours as I made these in afternoon and my husband had it in the evening.
- Adjust spice by adding or reducing green chili.
- Do not expect the deep fried result in air fried dishes.
Nutrition
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Now, I need an airfryer. Chana dal wadas are tasty and one of the favourites at home.
Haha..Do get it one dear…can make guilt free dishes..Thank you
The look of these fritters can fool anyone, they look as good as the deep-fried ones! They look scrumptious!
Thank you so much Freda
Nice + tasty = yummy. Will try these, dont have air fryer – can I use oil and fry?
Yes..You can absolutely deep fry in Oil if you don’t have air fryer..Thank you
These are my favorite and by making these in air fryers you have presented the healthier version!! So tempting!!
Thank you Swati
Lovely review and recipe Lathiya, You can’t ask for more if you have parippu vada and tea. I am also loving the play of light on your shots.
Thank you so much Seema..I love these vada and tea any time..And thank you for noticing the lights in pics..love and hugs
Parippu Vadai is one of my most favourite snacks ever. It’s great to see a healthier, non-fried version of my favourite. 🙂 They do look awesome!
Thank you so much
Air frier is definately a very useful. Dal fritters look super awesome. healthy and guilt free. lobely share
Thank you dear
Vada looks absolutely crisp and delicious. Best part is its not deep fried. Always love oil free snack. Awesome share.
Thank you
Wow vada has turned so crisp in air fryer. Oil free vada is definitely a guilt free treat for health conscious people. I feel like air fryer is a must have gadget for me in kitchen.
Absolutely Geetha..it worth the money…Thank you
Ahh! Paruppu vadai with a cup of tea on a rainy day is the perfect combo isnt it? This looks delicious
You are tempting me to make these again..Thank you Preethi
Love paruppu vadais; one of my favorite quick evening snacks to make. With this air fryer, enjoying them becomes so guilt free! Absolutely delicious looking healthy vadais!
Thank you so much
These were my favourite snacks during my hostel days…..as you have used air fryer I would love to grab few without thinking about calories
Thank you
Air fryer is my recent favourite gadget also.. Paruppu vadai looks just prefect to munch without any fuss. Oil free snacks makes anyone happy na.
Absolutely…I started exploring it with many recipes now…thank you 😊
I’m feeling hungry and have to wait for lunch time, and your post appears…now making me feel even more hungry. I love chana dal fritters… crunchy and crispy. Making them in an air fryer is an awesome idea.
Haha.. Thank you dear 😊
Chana dal fritters looks awesome. The Dash Compact Air Fryer has worked like a charm in making them so crispy.
So true…thank you 😊