Medu Vada

Ingredients ( Serves – 4 )

• Urad dal (split black gram) – 1 cup
• Green chili – 1, finely chopped
• Ginger – 1 tsp, grated
• Black peppercorns – ½ tsp, crushed (optional)
• Curry leaves – 5–6, chopped
• Salt – to taste
• Oil – for deep frying
• Water – as needed

Method

• Wash and soak urad dal in water for 4–5 hours or overnight. Drain.
• Grind the soaked dal into a smooth, thick batter using minimal water.
• Add chopped green chili, ginger, crushed peppercorns, curry leaves, and salt. Mix well.
• Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
• Wet your hands, take a small portion of the batter, shape into a donut or flat round with a hole in the center.
• Carefully slide the vada into hot oil and fry on medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

Prep Time – 10 minutes (plus soaking time)                   Cook Time – 20 mins.                         Total Time – 30 mins (excluding soaking)