Maddur Vade

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Maddur vade is a popular snack named after the town of Maddur in Karnataka, India. It is made from a dough consisting of rice flour, semolina (rava), all-purpose flour, chopped onions, and spices. The dough is shaped into small discs and then deep-fried until they turn golden brown and crispy. Maddur Vade is crunchy, with a deep onion flavor, and flaky inside. Maddur vade is usually served as is, but if you prefer, you can serve with coconut chutney.

Wondering about the name? Maddur is a small town on the Bangalore-Mysore train route. According to local lore this snack was first sold at the railway station in Maddur over a 100 years ago.

Maddur Vade

Servings 20 servings
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice Flour
  • 1 cup Maida or All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Fine sooji (rava)
  • 3.5 tbsp Unsalted butter (50g)
  • 2-3 cups Vegetable Oil (for deep frying)
  • 2 Large onions
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Using a saucepan, lightly roast all three flours just until they are warm to the touch and become fragrant.
  • Chop the onions finely.
  • Combine all the ingredients except the oil and mix well. Do not add any water to the mixture.
  • Set aside for 30 minutes and let the onions release their juice.
  • Lightly mix the dough with your fingers and form balls that are the size of a small lime.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it starts to ripple slightly.
  • While the oil is heating, shape each ball of dough in your palm into a flat disc. The discs should be about quarter inch thick. Thinner discs will be crisper, but make sure they don't lose the slight flakiness in the middle. I usually fry a test batch and then adjust the thickness of the discs.
  • Fry the vades in batches on medium-low fire until they are golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve hot by itself or with coconut chutney.

Notes

Maddur vade is best served fresh. However, leftovers can be reheated in an oven for a few minutes, or in an air fryer.
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