VegetarianLunchSouth India
Thayir Vada
Thayir Vada is a vegetarian lunch from South India. It is made with lentil doughnuts and yogurt. One serving has about 220 kcal, 10 g protein, 25 g carbs and 8 g fat.
Did you know? Savory doughnuts soaked in spiced yogurt. The vadas absorb the yogurt like sponge. The tempering adds flavor. Often served as summer food. The probiotics are gut-friendly. Makes a complete meal. The texture should be soft yet crisp outside.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- South India
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Style
- Indulgent
Main ingredients
- lentil doughnuts
yogurt
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
Nutrition per serving
220kcal / serving
- Protein
- 10 g 19%
- Carbs
- 25 g 47%
- Fat
- 8 g 34%
- Fibre
- 5 g
| Calcium | 200mg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5mcg |
How to make Thayir Vada: videos
Quick answers
Is Thayir Vada vegetarian?
Yes. Thayir Vada is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Thayir Vada?
About 220 kcal per serving, with 10 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
Where is Thayir Vada from?
Thayir Vada comes from South India.
What is Thayir Vada made of?
The main ingredients are lentil doughnuts and yogurt.
When do you eat Thayir Vada?
Thayir Vada is usually eaten as a lunch.
