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Medu Vada Tava Sandwich

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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The Medu Vada is cut into two halves horizontally and sandwiched with a mouth-watering mixture of sautéed veggies and onions seasoned with peppy spice powders like garam masala and pav bhaji masala. A generous garnish of coriander gives the filling a wonderful aroma, while a dash of ginger and garlic heightens the flavour of this Medu Vada Tava Sandwich. Enjoy it hot and fresh.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
14 Mins
Total Time
29 Mins
Makes
4 sandwiches
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
crumbled chocolate walnut brownie
3 tbsp butter
4 tbsp finely chopped onion
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
4 tbsp finely chopped tomato
4 tbsp finely chopped capsicum
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp pav bhaji masala
4 tbsp coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
Method
- Cut each medu vada horizontally using a sharp knife, to get 2 piece of each medu vada. Keep aside.
- Heat 1½ tbsp. Of butter on a tava (griddle), add the 2 tbsp of onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add ½ tsp of garlic paste, ¼ tsp of ginger paste and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
- Add 2 tbsp tomatoes, 2 tbsp capsicum, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add ¼ tsp of chilli powder, ¼ tsp of garam masala, ¼ tsp of pav bhaji masala, 2 tbsp coriander and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for few seconds, while stirring continuously.
- Place 4 medu vada halves, facing the cut portion downwards over the masala, press lightly and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Turn over and cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Place 1 piece of the vada over the other half, to form a sandwich.
- Repeat steps 2 to 7 to make 2 more vada sandwiches.
Medu Vada Tava Sandwich recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 182 cal |
Protein | 4.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 12.4 g |
Fiber | 3.1 g |
Fat | 12.7 g |
Cholesterol | 22.5 mg |
Sodium | 91.6 mg |
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Archana
March 13, 2025, midnight
Medu vada tava sandwich.. never thought of this idea.. its very interesting and tastes really very good.. with chutney and sambhar.. Made this for my family.. and they too loved it..