Vadlet Recipe | Radish-Turnip Greens and Sprouted Channa Vada Cutlets | Lunch Box Recipe |Gluten Free and Vegan

Hi Supermoms,

Fresh seasonal vegetables inspire me to create new and interesting recipes. These recipes gets shared on my blog only when it is taste approved by my family.

Turnip and Radish are in season and I took full advantage of their fresh green leaves to create today's recipe. Many of you have requested me to share the way I cook and serve the sprouts that I prepare on a weekly basis. 

So, when I made this delicious recipe, I thought it would be nice to share with you all. The name 'Vadlet' was given by my better half. When he tasted the Vada , he shared that though it looked like Vada, it was soft and tasted just like a cutlet. 

This Vadlet has all healthy ingredients and is also easy to prepare. I have used sprouts as they are so quick to cook too. I would like the recipe to do all the talking.

Next time you make sprouts, do try this recipe. If you do not have the radish or turnip greens, you can use any leafy greens of your choice. You can also use the white garbanzo bean sprouts instead of the brown one. 

Vadlet Recipe  :

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

1 cup = 250 ml cup 

Makes : 12 small Vadlets

Ingredients :

1/2 cup radish + turnip greens ( remove thick stem in the centre , wash and roughly chop them)

1/2 cup kala channa/brown garbanzo beans sprouts 

1 medium size onion( finely chopped)

1 green chilli ( finely chopped, optional)

1/4 cup chick pea flour/besan

1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds powder/jeera powder

1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli powder

1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

salt to taste

oil of your choice to fry the Vadlet ( I used ground nut oil)

Method :

1. Steam the kala channa sprouts till they are cooked.

2. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes and powder them in a food processor/mixie without adding any extra water.

3. Transfer the sprouts powder into a wide bowl.

4. Add the chopped greens, onion, chick pea flour , spices, salt and mix well.

5. Add approximately 1/4 cup water (adjust) and mix to make a stiff dough. 

6. Heat oil .

7. To shape the Vadlet, grease your palm with oil and pinch a portion of the dough.

8. Flatten it and make a small hole in the centre. 

Note : You can avoid the hole and shape them like a cutlet . 

9. Once the oil is hot, deep fry over medium heat so that the Vadlet is browned uniformly.

Chef tip : You can also pan fry the Vadlets or can use the appe/paniyaram pan to fry them. You can also bake these Vadlets. 

10. Drain them in a kitchen towel.

Your Vadlet is ready to be enjoyed immediately or can be packed in your child's lunch box. They will never be able to guess  the amount of greens and sprouts that has gone into the recipe😌😀. 

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom