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
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)
- Drain the water from the dal.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- Take a plastic sheet and brush a few drops of oil on it. Take a spoonful of batter and place it on the sheet.
- 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.
- Heat oil in a wok on medium flame. Slowly lift the vadas and add them in the hot oil.
- 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 is ready. Serve it hot along with sambar or coconut chutney.
