Medu Vada Recipe | Sambar Vada

Medu Vada or Sambar Vada is a fried, doughnut shaped south Indian delicacy made from Urad Dal. It tastes heavenly when eaten after dipping in sambar and accompanied by chutney.

Medu is a Kannada word that means ‘soft’ and Vada means ‘fritter’. Medu Vada is soft and fluffy from inside but has a crispier outside crust. A defining feature of this snack is a doughnut shape with a hole in the centre.

Medu Vada is best served hot with Sambar and Coconut Chutney or other chutneys and is often eaten as a breakfast along with Idli. You can also enjoy this snack with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Medu Vada is not only popular as an indispensable part of regular south Indian cuisine but is also a necessary part of the menu on festivals and puja days.

Sambar Vada is also quite nutritious as it is made from Urad Dal (split & skinned black lentils), which are good source of protein and vitamin B, iron, folic acid, calcium etc.

To make Medu Vada at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below.

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Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Medu Vada Recipe | Sambar Vada

Medu Vada is a South Indian delicacy which is made by frying Urad Dal. It is a doughnut shaped fritter which is soft & fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It is generally enjoyed as breakfast along with Sambar and Chutney.

Recipe Info

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Category Snacks
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Medu Vada Recipe | Sambar Vada
  

  • 2 Cups Urad Dal (Split & Skinned Black Lentils)
  • 1 Small Onion
  • 10 Curry Leaves (Kari Patta)
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 Inch piece of Ginger
  • 10-15 Black Peppercorn (Sabut Kali Mirch)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • Oil for frying

Step By Step Instructions for Medu Vada Recipe | Sambar Vada
 

  • Wash and rinse urad dal (split & skinned black lentil) thoroughly. Soak it in water overnight or for at least 3-4 hours.
    2 Cups Urad Dal (Split & Skinned Black Lentils)
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions 1
  • Drain the water from the dal.
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions 2
  • Grind the dal to a smooth paste in a grinder or food processor with a few drops of water, if needed. The batter should remain thick so it can hold its shape. You can add a little bit of Semolina (Sooji) if the batter becomes thin.
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions 3
  • Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and add finely chopped onion, green chillies and ginger along with curry leaves and black peppercorn. You can also add coconut pieces if you want.
    10 Curry Leaves (Kari Patta), 2 Green Chillies, 1 Inch piece of Ginger, 10-15 Black Peppercorn (Sabut Kali Mirch), 1 Small Onion
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions 4
  • Add a pinch of baking soda and salt to taste and mix all the ingredients together.
    1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1/8 Teaspoon Baking Soda
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions 5
  • Take a plastic sheet and brush a few drops of oil on it. Take a spoonful of batter and place it on the sheet.
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions 6
  • Dip your finger in water and make a small hole in the middle of the batter to make a doughnut shape. Prepare all the vadas this way.
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions 7
  • Heat oil in a wok on medium flame. Slowly lift the vadas and add them in the hot oil.
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions 8
  • Fry them for 2-3 minutes till they turn golden brown. Keep tossing them while frying so that they are evenly cooked on all sides. Then remove the vadas from the oil and place them on an absorbent paper.
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions 9
  • Medu Vada is ready. Serve it hot along with sambar or coconut chutney.
    Medu Vada Recipe Step By Step Instructions

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