Vadas > The Art Of Indian Cuisine
appetizers, indian, nuts, vegetarian
1 1/4 cup farina
1 cup water
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 green chiles, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup cashews, chopped
2 tablespoon coconut cream
3/4 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 oil for deep-fat frying
Bring water to a boil. Place farina in a bowl & add the water stirring as yuo add, to make a dough. Add onions, chiles, salt, cilantro, cashews, coconut cream & ginger. Mix well.
Take 2 tb of the dough mixture & form into a thick round patty. Cut with a doughnut cutter or use your fingers to make a hole in the centre. Repeat with the remaining dough. Heat vegetable oil & fry the vadas 4 at a time for about 10 minutes, turning as necessary. Drain on paper towels & serve hot with chutney.
Pranati Sen Gupta, "The Art of Indian Cuisine"
Yield: 10 vadas