Nagpuri Vada Bhaat | Authentic Maharashtrian Rice | Recipe by Archana in Marathi | Gola Bhat

Learn how to make authentic Nagpuri Vada Bhaat recipe from our chef Archana on Ruchkar Mejwani. Vada Bhaat is a spicy Maharashtrian rice recipe where dal vadas (pakoras) are fried, then mixed with rice and topped with spicy tadka.

Ingredients:

Boiled Rice (quantity as required)

For Vada
1/4th Cup Chana Dal
2 tbsp Matki (Moth Beans)
2 tbsp Moong Dal
2 tbsp Masoor Dal
2 tbsp Urad Dal
2 tbsp Tur Dal
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
Salt
2-3 Green Chillies
2 tbsp Ginger Garlic crush
Coriander leaves
Oil for frying

For Tadka
4-5 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Mustard Seeds
1/4th tsp Asafoetida
4-5 Dry Red Chillies
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

Method:

To make the Dal Vada
- First soak the chana dal, matki, moong dal, masoor dal, urad dal & tur dal in water for 4-5 hours.
- In a mixer grinder add the soaked dal, ginger garlic crush, cumin seeds, salt, green chillies and coriander leaves. Grind everything to a coarse paste.
- Pour the mixture in a bowl. Take small portions of the mixture and put them in the hot oil for frying.
- Fry the Vadas till golden brown.

To make the tadka
- In a pan heat some oil.
- Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, dry red chillies and turmeric powder. Mix well.
- On a serving plate pour some cooked rice.
- Put the tadka on the rice. Crush some dal vadas on the rice.
- Mix everything.
- Nagpuri Vade Bhaat is ready to be served.