Tamil Nadu · “fritters”

Tamil Nadu Snack

Vengaya Bajji

Whole pearl onion fritters — each small onion battered and fried whole, a monsoon...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Keerai Vadai

Tamil Nadu snack — Greens-infused vada — iron-rich village fritter.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Snack

Onion Pakoda

Tamil Nadu snack — Onion pakoda — the Tamil Nadu monsoon evening snack.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Snack

Vazhaipoo Vadai

Crispy lentil fritters made with banana flower — a unique and nutritious traditional...

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Snack

Paruppu Vada

Crispy chana dal fritters seasoned with fennel and curry leaves — a classic South...

⏱ 120 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Medu Vada

Crispy ring-shaped lentil fritters with fluffy interior — a South Indian must-have with sambar.

⏱ 480 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Medium