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    Recipe Index » Breakfasts / Snacks

    Bajri na vada recipe

    Published: Feb 19, 2014 · Last Modified: Apr 14, 2020 by Kanan Patel / 20 Comments

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    Bajri na vada recipe - One of the traditional Gujarati snacks recipe. It is made from fenugreek leaves, millet flour, and few spices.

    Bajri vada recipe | Gujarati bajri na vada | Bajri methi vada recipe

    Here I have added methi leaves in it, but it is optional. you can make plain vada as well. If you skip the methi then you might need little more water to knead the dough.

    These vadas have crispy yet melt in your mouth texture.

    I have seen many prefer crispy and chewy vada and if you are one of them. Use less oil while kneading the dough and use more water. But the next day, they become soft and chewy.

    While the same made with mentioned oil quantity will stay crispy even the next day.

    Bajri vada recipe | Gujarati bajri na vada | Bajri methi vada recipe

    Traditionally bajri na vada are made 2 days before Krishna janmashtami. The day before janmashtami which is Shitala satam. On that day, every one eats day before stale food without heating. these vadas and dhebras are eaten with pickle or mango chunda.

    But now a day people make it any time of the year to just to enjoy the taste.

    Check out other gujarati recipes using methi
    Methi gota  //  Methi thepla  //  Methi muthia  //  Oats methi muthia


    How to make bajri na vada recipe (Step by Step Photos):


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    1) Take bajra flour, atta, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, sugar, salt, sesame seeds and ajwain in a bowl. Mix it.

    2) Add oil, crushed garlic-green chilies and methi leaves.
    Bajri vada recipe | Gujarati bajri na vada | Bajri methi vada recipe

    3) Rub it with your finger tips, so oil will get incorporated well.

    4) Add yogurt.
    Bajri vada recipe | Gujarati bajri na vada | Bajri methi vada recipe

    5) Again mix with your hand; it will start to come together.

    6) Add about a teaspoon of water at a time and start kneading the dough. Make very stiff dough.
    Bajri vada recipe | Gujarati bajri na vada | Bajri methi vada recipe

    7) Now take small marble sized portion of it, make smooth ball and flatten it out.

    8) Now using your fingers flatten it evenly and seal if any cracks around the edges. It should be ⅛ inch thick and about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
    Bajri vada recipe | Gujarati bajri na vada | Bajri methi vada recipe

    9) When you are about to finish shaping vada, heat the oil in a pan on medium heat for frying. Oil should be medium hot. Once hot fry few vadas at a time. Flip it in between for even browning.

    10) When they are crispy and golden brown from both the sides, remove it to the paper towel lined plate using slotted spatula.
    Bajri vada recipe | Gujarati bajri na vada | Bajri methi vada recipe

    Serving suggestion: Enjoy this methi bajri vada as a snack or breakfast with hot cup of tea or coffee. It can be served with mango chunda, mango pickle or chutney on side.

    Bajri vada recipe | Gujarati bajri na vada | Bajri methi vada recipe

    Step by Step Photos AboveWant to make it perfect first time? Don't forget to check out Step-by-Step photo instructions and helpful Tips & Tricks !!
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    Bajri vada recipe (Gujarati bajri na vada)

    5 from 3 votes
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    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Gujarati,Indian
    Calories: 186kcal
    Servings 30 small vadas
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    • 1 cup Bajra flour (Millet flour)
    • ¼ cup Whole wheat flour (chapati atta)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Jaggery (Gur) or Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Garam masala
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Sesame seeds
    • ½ teaspoon Ajwain (carom seeds)
    • 2-3 Green chilies crushed
    • 4-5 cloves Garlic crushed
    • Salt to taste
    • 3 tablespoons Oil + more for deep frying
    • 1 cup Fenugreek leaves (methi leaves) plucked, measured, washed and then chopped
    • ¼ cup Plain yogurt (dahi or curd)
    • 2-3 tablespoons Water more or less as needed

    Instructions 

    making the dough:

    • Take bajra flour, atta, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, sugar, salt, sesame seeds and ajwain in a bowl. Mix it.
    • Add oil, crushed garlic-green chillies and methi leaves.
    • Rub it with your finger tips, so oil will get incorporated well.
    • Add yogurt. Again mix with your hand; it will start to come together.
    • Add about a teaspoon of water at a time and start kneading the dough. Make very stiff dough.

    Making bajri vada recipe:

    • Now take small marble sized portion of it, make smooth ball and flatten it out.
    • Now using your fingers flatten it evenly and seal if any cracks around the edges. It should be ⅛ inch thick and about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
    • When you are about to finish shaping vada, heat the oil in a pan for frying.
    • Oil should be medium hot. Once hot fry few vadas at a time. Flip it in between for even browning.
    • When it is crispy and golden brown from both the sides, remove it to the paper towel lined plate using slotted spatula.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3vada | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.7g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 13.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 0.9g
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    Comments

    1. Rita katiya

      September 03, 2015 at 6:37 am

      I was just browsing thru for the receipe for bajri vadas n saw urs? wud try today . Thk a ton for sharing awsum receipes n u make them seem so simple n easy to make. Keep posting...

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      • Kanan

        September 03, 2015 at 9:27 am

        Thank you Rita. Glad to know that recipes are helpful to you.

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    2. Jayshree

      April 17, 2015 at 3:39 am

      Must say the methi vadas turned out delicious, however, I could just about get 18 vadas and not 30!
      Thank you for the recipe, will try more of recipes soon.

      Reply
      • Kanan

        April 17, 2015 at 11:25 am

        Thank you Jayshree, Nice to know that vada came out good. Number of vadas may vary as per the size and thickness.

        Reply
    3. Jhanvi Thaker

      January 02, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Hi Kanan.. 🙂 nice to see ur blog..

      I Googled bajri vada and yours is the first link .. nice work!

      Reply
      • Kanan

        January 04, 2015 at 11:17 am

        Hey Jhanvi.. Thanks. Nice to see your comment. 🙂

        Reply
    4. sonia

      November 04, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      Can i sustitute the bajra flour with something else?thanks for such a wonderful recipe. I came across your site a few days ago. It is very very impressive. You have a beautiful collection of recipes well presented.

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      • Kanan

        November 05, 2014 at 2:11 am

        You can add makki ka atta (yellow corn flour) instead of bajra flour, but then it will be makai vada not bajri vada. The taste and texture will be totally different.

        Reply
    5. Anjana

      February 20, 2014 at 10:04 pm

      Hi Kanan, Good to see you back. Hope the health issues in your family are sorted out and everybody is doing fine. Nice to see another interesting recipe and nicer to read you again after a hiatus:))

      Reply
      • Kanan

        February 21, 2014 at 3:23 pm

        everything is great now. Thanks for the concern.

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