Thayir vadai

Thayir vadai / dhai vada:

During my visits to Chennai in exam holidays, my uncle and father used to take us to Hotel Saravana Bhavan. Saravana Bhavan is their all time favorite. I have seen them ordering Thayir vadai many times. Though I am a very big fan of Curd, I dint dare to taste it. Because my taste bud was liking the vadai with chutney or sambar or as it is.... What if, in case  I dont like the taste? i may start hating the vadai and curd in rest of my life....

One day the magic happened, when we all cousins and parents were having lunch at saravana bhavan , i was totally attracted by the finely chopped coriander and kara boonthi which was decorating my father's thayir vada plate. I got tempted to taste the boonthi and while scooping it mistakenly a small piece of vada also came with it... it was tasting heavenly... from that time, i never miss a chance to have it.

Here is the simple thayir vada which I make at home. Please check this link for how to make uluntha vadai.

Ingredients:

Uluntha vadai - 4
Beaten Curd -1 and 1/2 cup
 raitha boonthi /kara boonthi- 1 cup
coriander - 1 fistful (finely chopped)
salt -to taste
Note: You can temper curd it if you like.

Preparation:

1. Make uluntha vadai and drain it in tissue.
2. Beat the curd well adding salt to it.
3. soak the vadai in beaten curd for 30 mins to 1 hours.
4. transfer to a serving bowl with some curd on it.
5. garnish with coriander leaves and raitha boonthi and serve.

It will suit for potlucks, parties and evening snacks.

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