Medu Vada

Medu vada is a urad dal ( skinned black gram ) based crispy fried South Indian donuts. It’s not just in everyday cuisine but is also an indispensable part of the menu on festivals and puja days.

Servings – 4 to 5

Preparation time : 15 - 20 min

Cooking time : 40 - 45 min

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cup urad dal /skinned black gram
• 3-4 green chilies ( medium spicy )
• 2 inch long ginger
• 1 cup water
• 1-2 small onion
• 1 tbsp fine chopped coriander
• Salt according to taste
• Oil for frying.

Preparation :

• Soak dal for 6-7 hours.
• Drain and grind dal, green chili and ginger with help of 1 cup water to a smooth batter.
• Tip : Add 1-2 tbsp water at a time while grinding dal.

Method : 

• Add fine chopped  salt, onion and coriander to batter.
• Heat oil in frying pan.
• Soak all four fingers in water.
• Take one scoop of batter on fingers.
• Make one hole with the help of finger/thumb.
• Release it in frying pan.
• Same way make all vada.
• Server with hot sambhar and green chatney.