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    Home » Vegetarian Starters and Snacks » Pesara Garelu | Pesarapappu Vadalu

    Pesara Garelu | Pesarapappu Vadalu

    Published: Dec 3, 2016 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 7 Comments

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    These Pesara Garelu makes a delicious snack anytime of the day. Make them in mini size and serve them for your kids birthday party, I am sure these will be a hit. The last time I made them, it was during the boys birthday. While my boys don't touch any deep fried dishes, Konda surely enjoyed it. These Vada are made with Split Yellow Moong dal or Pesarapappu. So, these Pesara Garelu are a delicious deep fried snack you can indulge for a snack.

    When it comes to birthday parties, my kids mostly want either pizzas or chicken. I never bother much about vegetarian food. So, it was a surprise when this time, Konda enjoyed these Vadas. That made me think that yes there are kids who will love these snacks too.

    These are called as Pesarapappu vadalu / Pesara pappu garelu. Garelu is another word for Vada. We also refer these as pesara vadalu.

    Pesara Garelu
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Split Moong Dal
    • 1/4 cup Rice Flour
    • Curry Leaves, handful
    • 2 Green Chillies
    • Salt to taste
    • Cooking Oil, for deep frying

    Instructions

    • Wash and soak the moong dal for 2 hrs. Drain water completely and remove about 2 tbsp of dal. Grind rest to a smooth paste without adding much.
    • Slowly add the rice flour to the dal mix along with rest of the ingredients. Mix to form a thick batter.
    • Heat a kadai for deep frying. Make small balls, flatten and gently drop into hot oil.
    • Cook on both sides. Drain on to a kitchen towel.

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    Pesara Garelu

    Course Snacks
    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
    By Cook Method Deep Fried
    Occasion Party
    By Diet Kid Friendly, Vegetarian
    Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Split Moong Dal
    • 1/4 cup Rice Flour
    • Curry Leaves handful
    • 2 Green Chillies
    • Salt to taste
    • Cooking Oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    • Wash and soak the moong dal for 2 hrs. Drain water completely and remove about 2 tbsp of dal. Grind rest to a smooth paste without adding much.
    • Slowly add the rice flour to the dal mix along with rest of the ingredients. Mix to form a thick batter.
    • Heat a kadai for deep frying. Make small balls, flatten and gently drop into hot oil.
    • Cook on both sides. Drain on to a kitchen towel.
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    Split Yellow Moong Dal Vada

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    Comments

    1. Priya Suresh says

      December 04, 2016 at 12:48 am

      Feel like munching this vadas, an excellent birthday snacks definitely.

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    2. Suma Gandlur says

      December 04, 2016 at 4:51 am

      They make a great treat for those who love fried snacks.

      Reply
    3. Vaishali Sabnani says

      December 04, 2016 at 7:02 am

      We make similar wadas but never use rice flour, next time I will try this recipe, let me see how different they taste, excellent snack for parties.

      Reply
    4. srividhya says

      December 05, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      Perfect for this winter weather.

      Reply
    5. cookingwithsapana says

      December 06, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      I have never used rice flour in vadas but I guess it would make them more crispy.

      Reply
    6. Pavani says

      December 14, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Delicious looking pesara garelu Valli.

      Reply
    7. Harini-Jaya R says

      December 14, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      Good one for wintry n rainy days.

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