Urad bonda recipe – Sharing an easy, quick and delicious snack recipe. These urad dal bonda can also be made for a weekend breakfast or during festivals. Bonda is a round shaped deep fried snack from South Indian Cuisine. Mysore bonda, aloo bonda, egg bonda and veg bonda are some of the varieties. Bondas can be plain or stuffed with potatoes or mix vegetables.

These urad dal bonda taste similar to the medu vada, just that the shape is different here. They turn out crisp from outside and fluffy from inside. This recipe is very easy and can be tried by beginners too.

Since these are quick to make & fry, I usually make these instead of vada during festivals. The batter can be made in the mixer grinder or wet grinder. You can serve these with a Chutney or Tiffin sambar.

For more Snacks recipes, you can check
Mysore bonda
Veg bonda
Aloo bonda
Egg bonda

How to make urad dal bonda recipe

1. Wash half cup urad dal thoroughly several times. Soak in 3 to 4 cups of water for about 2 hours. If making batter in mixer, soak at least for 3 hours.

2. Add them to a blender jar along with salt and very little water. You may need about 2 to 3 tbsps only.

3. Half way through, scrape off the sides and add 1 tbsp more water.

4. Make a smooth fluffy batter. Totally I used about 4 tbsps of water.

5. Transfer this to a mixing bowl. Add 2 to 3 tbsps rice flour. It also makes the fritters crispy. Add half tbsp crushed pepper, 2 tbsps. chopped coconut, generous pinch of hing, 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (optional), chopped green chilies, few coriander and curry leaves. Mix everything well. Beat for 1 to 2 mins.

6. You must have a thick and fluffy batter.

7. Heat oil in a deep pan. When the oil is hot enough, drop a small portion of this batter to check if the oil is ready. If it rises the oil is ready.