Onion masala balls/ Ulli vada (with the secret ingredient to bring crispy bakery ulli vada to home)

Onion masala balls/ Ulli vada

Why should you include onion balls/ ulli vada on your family table once in a week?

• Red onions are highly effective to fight colon and breast cancer
• Helps to prevent heart-related diseases, by increasing good cholesterol level in the body
• Plays a significant role to reduce blood sugar level
• Soluble fibers in onion helps to cure ulcers and prevents indigestion problems
• Improves bone strength
• Helps to prevent inflammation and allergies
• Helps to strengthen immune system
• Helps to reduce bacteria in mouth and prevents tooth related issues
• Enhances brain and physical activity

Onion masala balls/ Ulli vada
Preparation time- 05 mins
Cooking time-  10mins 
Total time- 15 mins

Ingredients for Onion masala balls/ Ulli vada:

1. Finely sliced onion- 1 cup
2. Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
3. Kashmiri chili powder- 2 tsp
4. Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
5. Salt- as needed
6. Whole purpose flour- 2 tsp 
7. Corn flour- 4 tsp ((Secret ingredient and makes a lot of difference to the dish)
8. Egg-1 ((Secret ingredient and makes a lot of difference to the dish)

Method:

Step 1: In a bowl, take the onion, turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala, and salt, and mix it well. Add maida and corn flour, and mix it well. Then, add an egg instead of water and mix it well. Keep it aside.

Step 2: After 30 minutes, take a pan, pour oil and warm it on medium flame. After a few minutes, take the portions of the mixture and fry it deeply till it becomes crispy. 

Step 3: Take a plate, spread a towel or tissue paper and keep the fried onion balls to absorb excess oil.

Suggestions

Diet for kids

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity

Antenatal diet

• Reduce chili and garam masala, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure
• Suggested very limited intake

Diet for lactating mothers

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Postnatal diet

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for diabetic persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and avoid egg, as it increases cholesterol level
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure

Diet for hypertensive persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil, as it increases cholesterol level (It's a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (It's a precautionary measure)

Diet for cardiac persons

• Reduce chili, as it contributes to acidity
• Reduce oil and avoid egg, as it increases cholesterol level (It's a precautionary measure)
• Reduce salt, as it increases blood pressure (It's a precautionary measure)
• Suggested very limited intake