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Isso Vadai (Spicy Lentil Fritters with Shrimp)

Name: Isso Vadai (Spicy Lentil Fritters with Shrimp)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: sri_lankan
Ingredients: 250 g red lentil soaked for 2 hours; 0,5 u red onion finely chopped; 2 u green chili finely chopped; 10 u curry leaf finely chopped; 1 ct ginger grated; 1 gra garlic crushed; 0,25 ct turmeric powder; 1 ct salt; 12 u shrimp peeled, deveined, tail on; 500 ml vegetable oil for deep frying

Isso Vadai are savory, spicy fritters made from red lentils, onions, and green chilies, topped with a whole shrimp. They are a popular street food snack in Sri Lanka, offering a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 2 h 50 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana
Per ració: 393 kcal

Sense gluten

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir crustacis i peix. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

250 gred lentil, soaked for 2 hours
0,5 ured onion, finely chopped
2 ugreen chili, finely chopped
10 ucurry leaf, finely chopped
1 ctginger, grated
1 gragarlic, crushed
0,25 ctturmeric powder
1 ctsalt
12 ushrimp, peeled, deveined, tail on
500 mlvegetable oil, for deep frying

Estris

wok · deep pan · slotted spoon · food processor · large bowl · wire rack · kitchen thermometer

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Soak the red lentils in cold water for at least 2 hours, then drain thoroughly.
Uns 2 h
Nota de cuina: Soaking helps soften the lentils for easier blending and a smoother texture.
2
Transfer the drained lentils to a food processor.
3
Pulse the lentils until they form a coarse paste, ensuring some texture remains.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Avoid over-processing; you want a rustic consistency, not a smooth puree.
4
In a large bowl, combine the lentil paste with the red onion, green chili, curry leaves, grated ginger, crushed garlic, turmeric powder, and salt.
Uns 2 min
5
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Using your hands can help incorporate everything evenly.
6
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat until it reaches about 170-180°C (340-350°F).
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for even cooking.
7
Take about two tablespoons of the lentil mixture and flatten it into a small, round patty, approximately 5-6 cm in diameter.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Wet your hands slightly to prevent the mixture from sticking.
8
Gently press one shrimp onto the center of each patty.
Uns 2 min
9
Carefully slide the vadai into the hot oil, frying a few at a time to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Overcrowding the pan can lower the oil temperature and make the vadai greasy.
10
Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Uns 8 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the shrimp is cooked through and opaque.
11
Remove the Isso Vadai from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Uns 1 min
12
Serve hot with a spicy dip or chutney.

Per ració

Nutrició

78%Puntuació

Calories: 392,5kcal
Proteïnes: 23,2g
Hidrats de carboni: 39,8g
Greixos: 15,8g
Fibra: 7,3g
Sucre: 2,1g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover Isso Vadai in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 5-7 minutes until crispy.