Medu Vada
Discover how to make the ideal Medu Vada, a South Indian dish famed for its crispy texture and aromatic spices. This detailed guide explains the history, preparation, and step-by-step cooking technique. Improve your breakfast game with this simple meal that serves four people.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Medu Vada
Servings: 4
Calories: 148kcal
- - 2 cups urad dal black gram lentils
- - 1/2 cup rice flour
- - 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- - 2 green chilies finely chopped
- - A handful of curry leaves finely chopped
- - 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- - Salt to taste
- - Oil for deep frying
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide:
Step 1: Soaking
-Rinse 2 cups of urad dal thoroughly and soak in water for 4-6 hours. Ensure that the dal is completely immersed in water.
Step 2: Grinding
- Drain the urad dal and use a wet grinder or food processor to get a smooth batter. Add water gradually to obtain a thick, fluffy texture.
Step 3: Mixing
- combine the batter with rice flour, finely sliced ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, cilantro, cumin seeds, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all components are uniformly distributed.
Step 4: Shaping
- Heat oil in a pan or deep fryer. To shape the vadas, wet your palms and press a little bit of the batter in the center to form a hole. Carefully place it in the heated oil.
Step 5: Frying
- Fry the vadas until golden brown and evenly done on both sides. Use a slotted spoon to scrape excess oil from the vadas, then set them on paper towels to absorb any remaining oil.
Step 6: Serve
- Medu Vadas hot with coconut chutney or sambar for a traditional South Indian taste.