Nadia Bara or Coconut Vada (ନଡ଼ିଆ ବରା) is a traditional and popular dish from the Indian state of Odisha. It is a type of fried dumpling made from a mixture of rice flour, grated coconut and lentils. The dish is also known as "Narkeli Bara" or "Narkel Bara" and is a popular snack or breakfast item. You can even have it as a side item with your lunch.
To make Nadia Bara, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 cup urad dal (split black gram) or chana dal
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1-inch ginger, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep-frying
Instructions:
- Soak urad dal or chana dal in water for at least 2 hours.
- Drain the water and grind the dal in a food processor or grinder with green chilies and ginger.
- Mix the ground dal, rice flour, grated coconut, and salt together to make a dough.
- Shape the dough into small balls
- Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai.
- Once the oil is hot, gently drop the balls into the oil.
- Fry the Nadia Bara until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain the Nadia Bara on a paper towel to remove excess oil
- Serve it hot with chutney or dahi.
Coconut Bara is a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The combination of rice flour, grated coconut, and lentils gives it a unique and delicious flavor. The addition of ginger and green chilies adds a nice hint of spiciness to the dish. It is a perfect snack for any time of the day and can be enjoyed as breakfast or a snack.
N.B.: This photograph is taken by Manas Muduli and published here with his permission.