Isso Vadai — ඉස්සෝ වඩේ
Cuisine: Sri Lankan · Origin: Sri Lanka
Isso Vadai is a crispy, savory fritter from Sri Lankan cuisine, made primarily from urad dal (white lentils) that are soaked, ground into a fluffy batter, and mixed with finely diced onions, green chilies, and aromatic spices. The mixture is shaped into rings or balls and deep-fried until golden brown, creating a crunchy exterior while maintaining a soft interior. Typically served in portions of three pieces weighing around 120 grams, Isso Vadai is a popular street food and snack across Sri Lanka, particularly in urban areas and coastal regions. Often accompanied by sambol (spicy condiment) or curry, it reflects the island's rich Tamil and South Indian culinary influences. The dish is commonly enjoyed during breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as part of a larger meal, and remains a staple in local food culture and casual dining establishments throughout the country.
Standard serving: ~285 kcal (3 pieces (120g), estimate)
Isso Vadai's name comes from the Sinhala word 'isso,' meaning onion, which forms the aromatic heart of these golden fritters—a beloved street snack that reflects Sri Lanka's Tamil and South Indian culinary heritage.
Photo by Jack Baghel (Pexels License), source.
伊索瓦迪 — ඉස්සෝ වඩේ
料理：Sri Lankan · 起源地：Sri Lanka
Isso Vadai is a crispy, savory fritter from Sri Lankan cuisine, made primarily from urad dal (white lentils) that are soaked, ground into a fluffy batter, and mixed with finely diced onions, green chilies, and aromatic spices. The mixture is shaped into rings or balls and deep-fried until golden brown, creating a crunchy exterior while maintaining a soft interior. Typically served in portions of three pieces weighing around 120 grams, Isso Vadai is a popular street food and snack across Sri Lanka, particularly in urban areas and coastal regions. Often accompanied by sambol (spicy condiment) or curry, it reflects the island's rich Tamil and South Indian culinary influences. The dish is commonly enjoyed during breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or as part of a larger meal, and remains a staple in local food culture and casual dining establishments throughout the country.
標準份量：約 285 kcal（3個（120公克），估計值）
伊索瓦迪餅的名稱源自僧伽羅語「isso」，意思是洋蔥，這種香料是這些金黃炸餅的香氣核心——一種深受喜愛的街邊小吃，反映了斯里蘭卡泰米爾人和南印度的烹飪文化遺產。
圖片來源：Jack Baghel（Pexels License）— 來源