Kaai Vade

                               Kaai Vade                                                               

This delectable crisy vade made of minimum ingredients is a great tea time snack. Kaai vade ( tangina  kaai in kannada means coconut) is an authentic udidpi delicacy.


Ingredients:
2 cups red rice ( red boiled rice)
1 tea spoon methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)
2 cups fresh coconut gratings
2 strands curry leaves
4 green chilies
Salt to taste
Oil for frying vada.

Preparation:
1. Soak red rice and methi seeds for 6-8 hours
2. Grind  soaked rice and methi seeds with coconut  to a fine vada consistency adding very little water.
3. Finely chop chilies and curry leaves and mix into the batter along with salt.
4. Heat oil in a pan . Make small balls of the batter and lightly press it and fry in oil till vade turns golden brown in colour.
5. Serve with hot coffee or tea.