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April 27, 2009

Mor Kuzhambu With Oats Vada

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Morkuzhambu


I learnt this method from my MIL.My mom’s method is completely different from this.Check that post that too.Most of us add veggies like okra, pumpkin, cucumber etc in mor kuzhambu.But we always make masal vada and dump into it.Kuzhambu gets absorbed into vada and it tastes excellent..My husband likes this combination very much.Once I added oats and made the vada..There was no difference in taste, flavor , crispness etc.It was equally good to the usual masal vada & at  the same time healthy too:)Then i started making oats vada every time i prepare mor kuzhambu.U can enjoy this vada as a snack too ..
So here is the recipe for mor kuzhambu and vada,

Ingredients
1 cup - 200ml
  • Sour curd – 1 cup
  • Salt & water – as needed.
To grind:
  • Grated Coconut – 3 tbsp
  • Green chilly – 3 to 4 nos(increase based on the sourness of curd)
  • Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves - 5 leaves
  • Ginger – 1 inch size
  • Small onion  / Sambar onion– 3 nos
  • Cumin seeds / Jeera – 1/2 tsp
To season:
  • Cooking Oil or coconut oil – 2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Methi seeds – 1/8 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilly –1 no (Pinch into two)
For  Oats masala vada :
  • Quick Oats – 1/4 cup ( I used Quaker brand )
  • Chana dal – 1/4 cup
  • Toor dal – 1/8 cup
  • Red chilly – 4-5 nos (adjust as per ur taste)
  • Asafetida/Hing – 1/4 tsp
  • Salt & water – as needed
  • Oil – to deep fry
Method 
  • Beat the sour curd with little water and add salt to it(Don’t worry even if it becomes watery, vada will absorb everything).Set aside.
  • Grind the first 4 items ( coconut + chilli+ coriander seeds + curry leaves) given under “to grind” with water.
  • Then add the last three ingredients ( Ginger, onion, cumin seeds) and run once or twice.Make it a paste.
  • Now add the ground mixture to the beaten curd and check for salt.
  • Keep the bowl on the stove and simmer it.Let it boil for 3-4 mins in low flame.Mix it once in the middle.By this time, the mor kuzhambu becomes frothy , it should not roll boil.
  • Remove from the flame and don’t close it with the lid.  If you want, you can close it partially by keeping a ladle inside. Let it be open for sometime. Do not pour to another vessel when mor kuzhambu is hot. (It’ll become watery).
  • Now heat a kadai with oil and do the seasoning part. Add it to the mor kuzhambu.

How to make vada:
  • Soak the dals together for 2 hrs and grind it with red chillies, hing , oats and salt.
  • Add less water to grind may be 2 tbsp.Batter should be thick and coarse.
  • Now heat oil in a kadai and make vada of ur desired shape.
  • Deep Fry on both sides.
Now dump these vadas into mor kuzhambu and keep it immersed for 10-15 mins.

Oats vada

Then take the vadas out and keep it in a separate plate because it will absorb the kuzhambu/gravy.
Yummy mor kuzhambu with oats vada is ready to serve with plain rice :)


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36 comments :

icedgurl said...

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Chitra said...

thanku:)

Usha said...

Loved the idea of oats vada and mor kozhambu with the vada dunked in it, will definitely try this...

Ramya Vijaykumar said...

Chitra, this dish is amazing... Should have been yummy and healthy too nice dish for the summer... You can send this to http://indiankhanna.blogspot.com/2009/04/festive-food-summer-splash.html - FF: Summer Treat this should make a great entry...

Anonymous said...

This looks excellent! Very yummy!

A_and_N said...

this is a slightly different take on mor kuzhambu. we add turmeric and i have never tried adding vada to it. nice one!

Valarmathi Sanjeev said...

Healthy and yummy. Vada in mor kulambu, very tasty.

Indian Khana said...

Looks yummy..my mor kuzhambu always get messy...hmm shall try your method

lubnakarim06 said...

Oh wow something new to me...Looks yum.

Pooja said...

New to me..Those vadas are looking crispy and yummy..

Gita Jaishankar said...

The vadas look so crispy, healthy one..ideal dish for summer :)

kittymatti said...

superb idea:) lovethis post!

FH said...

Oats vada looks yum, love the creativity, good one! :)

Suparna said...

Hi Chitra,
Oats caught my attention :)thanks for another cool recipe to satisfy my oats obssession :)
Love to read the factobilia in ur posts dear.
TC

sriharivatsan said...

Absolutely new to me..Another goodness from you..

Pooja said...

Great dish Chitra :) This is so unique! I had never thought about it..nice post :)

Manju said...

this is something new to me and i think im gonna love it!! :)

Ashwini said...

Love this dish..Adding oats has made it more healthy. Looks delish.

Sanghi said...

chitra... What an idea.. So healthy and perfect for summer..! Will surely try out.. Do check my blog for FIL season2 :)

Varsha Vipins said...

Oats Vada..wow..so healthy n yum..:)

chef and her kitchen said...

Oats vada looks really yumm n crispy too..i loved the idea of making as tayir vada...will definitely give a try..

Vibaas said...

oats vada looks super crisp like masalvada.

Chitra said...

thanku all dearies:)

gtyuk said...

I love more kozhambu with veggies too and I've always used dhals in vadai too;

your way is nice, new and I doubt not that it is delicious using oats, good idea :)

should try that one day :)

Shama Nagarajan said...

lovely kulambu and crispy vada..nice combo....have a gift for u ...please do collect it

Purva Desai said...

Nice idea of using oats in vada

Deepa Hari said...

Oats vada sounds different and great Chitra...lovely kozhambu.

Malar Gandhi said...

Oats vadai...youre very creative my dear. It must be very crunchy...

Deepthi Shankar said...

wow nice vadas with oats

Vikis Kitchen said...

Oats vadai looks crispy. appadiye saapidalam pola iruukku.
Morekulambu with vadai looks delicious.

phanitha said...

oats vada sounds new and fantastic...

Cham said...

Vada with oats and too in moor kuzhambu i am ready to have it!

AnuSriram said...

Mor kuzhambhu is my fav and oats vadai sounds interesting! Delicious recipe!

Myvegfare said...

hi, how r u?, saw this post 3 days ago wanted to do this version but my computer gave me a hath !!, had to do the same old style...next time i want to try this...vada looks yummy..of course more kuzhambu is our favourite....great photos too...

Tangled Noodle said...

It's incredible how many dishes there are in a cuisine that I never get to see from just going to a restaurant! This is totally new and it looks delicious.

Pavithra Elangovan said...

Nice idea i will surely try ... nice post