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The distinguishing feature of this vadai is that it is flat and has about three or four shrimp laid out on top of the vadai. The vadai is crispy and is usually served with an onion relish smeared on top. While you will be able to find these vadais in the Southern regions of the island, they are very popular in Colombo. If you find yourself with a hankering for isso vadai, you will be able to find a vendor by the promenade along Galle Face in Colombo.
500g dhal
½ coconut
100g green chili
25g Ginger + Garlic
Curry leaves
50 g onions
flour + water (to make a paste)
salt
shrimp
Pestle and mortar, or an electric grinder.
Grind the dhal for about 10 minutes
Add coconut
Grind again into a paste for another 10 minutes
Place the paste in a bowl
Add onions, green chilies, garlic & ginger mix , curry leaves and salt
knead
Heat a pan full of oil
Roll the dough into small balls
Squish the balls flat
Apply the flour and water mix (paste)
Stick 3 shrimps on top
Deep fry till crispy and the vadai is a nice golden colour
Serve it with a topping you prefer
