Podicherry Shrimp Vadai
These delicious Shrimp Fritters make a great appetizer for any party - made with shrimp and split peas and infused with aromatic Indian spices.
Servings: 22 fritters
Calories: 43kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces yellow split peas channa dal, soaked for 4 hours
- 7 ounces shrimp chopped
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 4 green chiles finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 8 curry leaves torn
- 2 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- salt to taste
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Grind soaked peas to a fine powder. Mix with all of the other ingredients, except the oil.
- Heat enough oil for deep frying. Using a scoop, form into balls.
- Drop the balls into the hot oil for each fritter. Fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite chutney.
Notes
the original version said to flatten more into pattie shapes, but I re-read that part after these were done. I think these balls make them easier to grab at a party anyway.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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