Bara (urad dal vada)
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Crisp, ring-shaped fritters of urad dal, made for festivals and family ceremonies in Chhattisgarh.
Region: ChhattisgarhOccasion: Festivals, weddings and family ceremoniesTime: 45 min (plus soaking)Serves: About 15 baraVegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup urad dal, soaked 4–5 hours
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, chopped
- 8 curry leaves, chopped
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Method
- Grind the dal with as little water as possible into a thick, fluffy batter.
- Beat it well by hand for a few minutes to make it light.
- Mix in the chillies, ginger, curry leaves, cumin and salt.
- With wet hands, shape small rounds, make a hole in the middle and slide them into hot oil.
- Fry until crisp and golden. Serve with chutney, or soak in thin curd for dahi bara.
History
Bara is the Chhattisgarhi name for the urad dal vada, made in large batches for community meals.
Significance
Bara is a fixed item at festive and ceremonial meals, and dahi bara is popular at weddings.