Vada (IAST: vaḍa, Tamil:,,, ); also known as vadai, wada or vade (pronounced "vah-daa", "vah-dey", or "vah-die"),'s a savoury snack from South India. Description Vada can vary in shape and size, but are usually either doughnut- or disc-shaped and are about between 5 and 8 cm across. They're made from dal, lentil, gram flour or potato. Vada's a traditional South Indian food known from antiquity. Although they're commonly prepared at home, vadas are as well a typical street food in the Ind… (More on Vada)