Medu Vada

Ingredients

• urad dal1 cup
• green chilli2 no.
• ginger1 tsp
• curry leaves1 sprig
• black pepper1 tsp
• jeera1 tsp
• onion (optional)1 no.
• salt1 tsp
• oil (for frying)as needed as needed

Method

1. 1Soak urad dal for 3-4 hours, then grind to a thick, fluffy batter using very little water. · 10m
2. 2Beat the batter well and mix in chopped green chilli, ginger, curry leaves, crushed pepper, jeera, onion and salt. · 5m
3. 3Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame. · 5m
4. 4Wet your hand, take a ball of batter, flatten it and press a hole in the centre like a doughnut. · 5m
5. 5Slide the vadas into the hot oil and fry until deep golden and crisp on both sides. · 12m
6. 6Drain on paper and serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar. · 2m