Sambhar vada: why the little vada is the heavy part
A sambhar vada order of two vadas with a katori of sambhar is about 315 kcal, and most of the fat comes from the deep-fried vada, not the light dal soup. Swap to idli-sambhar or an appe-pan vada and the same bowl drops to roughly 185 kcal.
12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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You order sambhar vada and a big bowl of sambhar arrives. It looks like the main event. But the sambhar is actually the light part. The small fried vada soaking in it is where the calories hide. See the real numbers and you can keep the flavours you love for a lot fewer calories.
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