Maddur vada facts for kids
Maddur vada, also known as Maddur vade (Kannada: ಮದ್ದೂರು ವಡೆ), is a yummy, crispy snack from South India. It's a bit like a flat, round fritter. This special snack gets its name from a town called Maddur in the Mandya district of Karnataka, India.
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What is Maddur Vada?
Maddur Vada is a popular savoury snack. It is often enjoyed hot with fresh coconut chutney. People love to eat it for breakfast or as an evening snack.
Where Does Maddur Vada Come From?
The snack comes from the town of Maddur. This town is located between two big cities in Karnataka: Bangalore and Mysore. Because of its location, Maddur Vada is a very common snack sold on trains that travel between these two cities. Many people buy it to enjoy during their journey.
What Ingredients Are in Maddur Vada?
Maddur Vada is made from a mix of different flours. These include rice flour, semolina, and maida flour (which is a type of refined wheat flour).
Other tasty ingredients are added to the dough:
- Sliced onion
- Fresh curry leaves
- Spicy green chillies
- Grated coconut
- Crunchy cashews or groundnuts
- A little bit of ghee (clarified butter)
- Salt for flavour
- A pinch of asafoetida, which adds a unique smell and taste
How is Maddur Vada Made?
Making Maddur Vada involves a few simple steps:
- First, the sliced onion and curry leaves are lightly fried in a small amount of oil. This helps to bring out their flavour.
- Next, these fried ingredients are mixed with the flours and other spices.
- Water is slowly added to this mix to create a soft dough.
- Then, a small piece of the dough is taken and flattened into a round, thin patty.
- Finally, these patties are deep-fried in hot oil. They are cooked until they turn a beautiful golden-brown colour and become crispy.
Maddur Vada is always served hot. It tastes best when eaten with fresh coconut chutney, which adds a cool and tangy flavour.
