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Medu Vada

Medu Vada

Print Recipe
Crispy South Indian lentil doughnuts with coconut chutney.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup urad dal (skinned black gram)
  • 1 green chili (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 small onion (optional, finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns or crushed pepper (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped curry leaves or coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Water as needed (minimal)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Batter
  • Wash and soak urad dal for 4–5 hours.
  • Grind to a thick, smooth batter using minimal water. (Batter should be fluffy, not runny.)
  • Add salt, ginger, green chili, chopped onion (optional), and curry leaves.
  • Shape the Vadas
  • Wet your palm. Take a small ball of batter, flatten slightly, and make a hole in the center.
  • (Or use a banana leaf or greased plastic sheet for shaping.)
  • Deep Fry
  • Heat oil.
  • Gently slide shaped vadas into medium-hot oil.
  • Fry until golden and crisp on both sides.