Ulundu Bonda (Urad Dal Bonda)
Ulundu Bonda is the best alternative for regular Ulundu Vadais. And the best thing is instead of deep frying it in oil, you can also use paniyaram pan for preparing this Bonda.. I always prefer paniyaram style of preparing this Bonda.. By that, you can enjoy the original taste in a low calorie way.. Left side is the Paniyaram style Bonda and in the right side, its the deep fried one.
Here is the recipe..
Ingredients: (Makes around 15 small vadais)
Urad Dal - 1 cup (Uluntham Parupu)
Whole Pepper - 1 tsp
Green Chilli - 1
Chopped Ginger - 1 tbsp
Chopped Coconut - 2 tbsp
Asafoetida - a pinch (Perungayam)
Coriander Leaves - few
Curry Leaves - few
Salt - As required
Oil - For Deep Frying
Procedure:
- Soak Urad dal in enough water for 1.5-2 hrs. After that grind it into a smooth batter along with Ginger and Green chillies.
- Add whole pepper, assafoetida, chopped coconut,coriander leaves, curry leaves and enough salt to the batter.
- Make sure coconut is chopped very fine.
- If you are going to use paniyaram pan, add little oil to the pan. When the pan is hot add little batter to the pan. When the paniyaram is cooked on one side, slightly flip to the other side. Take the bonda out, when both sides are cooked.
- If you are going to deep fry in oil, take a little batter with hands and fry in oil.
- Serve Bonda hot, with coconut chutney.
