Khata Vada/Desai Vada/Milo Fritters

This vadas (fritters) are crispy, soft and tasty. Like to enjoy cold/hot with tea. Also known as desai vada because traditionally this recipe made in Desai community of South Gujarat. Like to make during occasion shitla satam, kali chaudas and in long journey. So thought to be sharing this recipe. If you want gluten-free version then you can replace wheat flour with chick-pea flour (besan).

Ingredients

• Jowar(Milo/sorghum) Flour 1and ½ cup
• Wheat Flour ½ Cup
• Rice Flour 1 Tbsp.
• Fenugreek(Methi) Seeds 7-8 (slightly roasted and crushed)
• Sesame Seeds 1 tsp.
• Yogurt 1 Tbsp.
• Baking Powder ¼ Tsp.
• Oil 2 Tbsp.
• Spices
• Green Chilli and ginger Paste 1 Tsp.
• Chili Powder ¼ Tsp. less or more according to yr taste
• Brown Sugar ¼ Tsp.
• Hing 2 Pinch
• Turmeric Powder ½ tsp.
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Take all flour in medium size bowl; add yogurt and 1 Tbsp. of oil, baking powder and crushed fenugreek seeds and sesame seeds.
2. Warm one cup of water and add it to flour mixture. Mix it thoroughly with hands. Make a thick batter. Add more water if required.
3. Leave it for 12-16 hours for fermentation with lid of vessel.
4. Add 1 Tbsp of oil and all spices listed. Add water if required.
5. Take oil in pan for deep fry and heat it. Pour a spoonful of batter in round shapes.
6. Deep fry on medium to high flame till it becomes golden yellow in color all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
7. Desai vada is ready to serve, best with Tea, Puri etc.