I almost forgot that I know this dish. Yes, you heard it right. It has been many years since I made this as the boys are not so enthusiastic about eating Sundaikkai. But thanks to Amma I remembered it. When I came to know that my DH’s Uncle and Aunt are visiting us from the village, I had to ring Amma to discuss the menu. The reason is that they do not prefer the so called English vegetables but cook and eat only that are grown in their fields.
They are known for their hospitality and whenever I visit them they treat like their own daughter and make me feel so much at home. As they are into farming they very rarely visit other places let alone leave the village they reside. This is the first time they are visiting us in all these years and I wanted to return their hospitality with grace and decided to make some dishes featuring the country vegetables and this is one such recipe recommended by my Amma.
The Uncle has a medical condition and they Doctors in their town had recommended one in Chennai for consultation. Hence Uncle and Aunt visited us. Though they both loved the dishes I made very much, they both were unanimously steadfast in their hatred for the city. They hated the hustle and bustle of the city and just could not wait to get back to their village. Not that I blame them. I just pray to God that Uncle gets well soon.
Sundaikkai Masaal Vadai
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Sundakkai / Turkey Berry |
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1/2 cup |
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Channa Dal |
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1 cup |
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Sambar Onions / Shallots |
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1/2 cup |
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Green Chillies |
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2 |
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Dry Whole red chillies |
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2 |
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Garlic, crushed |
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6 |
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Fennel seeds |
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1/2 tsp |
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Curry Leaves |
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1 sprig |
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Coriander leaves |
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1/4 cup |
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Salt |
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To taste |
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Oil |
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For deep frying |
Method:
Soak the Channa dal for 1 hour. Drain the water. Keep 3 tbsp aside and grind the rest in a mixie to a coarse paste without adding water.
Grind the sundaikkai to a coarse paste and add it the channa dal paste. Again grind together fennel seeds, green chillies, dry chilllies together in the same mixie without adding water and add it to the dal and sundaikkai paste. Mix well.
To this paste add the kept aside soaked channa dal, finely chopped sambar onion, crushed garlic, chopped coriander leaves, curry leaves and salt and mix well. Make small balls the size of lemons and keep aside.
Heat oil in a kadai. Slightly flatten the balls between your palms and slip them one by one into the hot oil. When cooked drain on an absorbent paper.
Serve hot with any chutney of your choice.
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Never heard of Turkey Berry Radhika, it’s on my list of items to hunt for now 🙂 The vadais look very delicious!! And I love the way your peas are arranged in the box! So geometrical!! Wishing your uncle a speedy recovery and yes, small towns always score over cities when it comes to the peace & quiet!
Omg, that an interesting and super tempting vadais, never tried vadais with turkey berry,cant wait to try..
Those Vadais look absolutely mouth watering and ur texture is simply amazing Radhika …lovely 🙂
Thanks for sharing this radhika, never heard of this, wishing your uncle a speedy recovery, lovely clicks
even I posted vada recipe 2day..good 2 c a diff variation dear..looks yumm n perfect
Hope ur uncle gets well soon….vadai looks mouthwatering..”love the stack of vassos….amazing pics as usual..
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I have a sundaika packet in fridge,i am going to try this recipe
wow dear this is so tempting and amazing recipe,love the cute presentation and ur clicks,drool…
Healthy and an innovative dhal Vada.Luks crisp and delicious.Thanks for sharing.
That’s an interesting one and never heard about this vadai.
Beautiful Pics and I liked the Tower Of Vadai” that you presented !
omg,never heard &tried vadais with turkey berry..looks soo crispy..thxs for sharing!!
perfect evening sncak!!adding sundaikkai is very interesting n new!
Wow love the pic..look so yum
Not a bog fan of sundakkai. But this sounds very unique!nice shots
What tempting clicks..though have never cooked with fresh sundaikkai only vattals. The clicks are too inviting
I love Vadas !! these are super and very new to me !! grt clicks !!
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This is sheer torture Radhika.What a yummy recipe combined with classic clicks ! Slurp !
Interesting recipe..vadai looks filling and perfect!!
beautiful clicks dear..vada looks crispy nd crunchy….
Amma used to make sundakkai kozhambu! I never liked the taste! But since I’m a sucker for fried stuff, I’ve got to try this! Its different! And hope your Uncle gets well soon! 🙂
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Sundaikkai masal vadai, unheard of, looks very very tempting. I join my blogger friends in wishing your uncle a speedy recovery.
making vadai by adding sundakkai sounds new and interesting. vadai parkavae supera irruku. love to have with hot tea
this looks good Radhika, I have never heard of Turkey berry…learning something new 🙂
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Lovely snack recipe Radhika…Very tempting clicks
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very unique recipe dear…masal vadai with sundakkai looks so crispy and perfect vadai…lovely clicks !!!
wow, they look so delicious, love the texture and everything.
I too never heard abt vada using sundaikai. But you picture says it is delicious and i love to taste it with hot tea.
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Lovely snack…turkey berry is new to me…will search for it now…
Lovely snack…turkey berry is new to me…will search for it now…
Never heard of sundakkai vadi! Won’t it be a little bitter with sundakkai?
Very unique & tasty vadai..
wow masala vada looks so tempting and lovely clicks …….
Radhika,
Sure this Vada is tasty..But I dnt think I can get Turkey Berry..
Good nutritious recipe..
I love sundakai. Never made vadai with it though. I have tasted kuzhambu and kootu.
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New to me….vadai looks extremely delectable….
I have never heard if Turkey berry before. It sounds intriguing 🙂 And your Vadais looks scrumptious 🙂
oohg ! Raw Sundakkai Vadai- missing it too 🙁 the pix are making me drool !
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Hey Radhika!!! Lovely dish unique combination would love to try it but i cant find turkey berry here. When i went and asked a subjiwala, he asked me what turkeys were. Imagine Anyway, will try when i am at amma’s and that s going to be soon Thanks 🙂
Looks interesting. Must try.
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Wow…Such tempting & perfect fritters!!!! Feel like grabbing them!!!
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OMG! am drooling here…love it!
wow! beautiful clicks and yummy vadai. we use chundakka only for vathakozhambu or shallow fried as a side for curd rice. love the taste of it though
wooow this so appetizing. what is the nutritional value of the sundaikkai(turkey berry)