Medu Vada - Indian Recipe

Medu Vada

🌍 Indian, South India Difficulty: ●●●○○

Ingredients

• 300g urad dal (soaked 4 hours)
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• curry leaves
• salt
• oil for frying

Method

1. Draining — Drain dal; grind to thick, fluffy batter with minimal water. Season with salt, cumin, chilies, curry leaves, pepper.
2. Wetting — Wet hands; take portion of batter, make hole in center (donut shape).
3. Sliding — Slide gently into hot oil at 170°C (340°F). Fry until golden, ~4 min per side.
4. Draining — Drain; serve with sambar and coconut chutney.

Tags: urad dal, green chilies, cumin, curry leaves, oil for frying · Source: Brittani's Almanac