MEDU VADA

Medu vada is a South Indian fritter made from Vigna mungo. It is usually made in a doughnut shape, with a crispy exterior and soft interior. A popular food item in South Indian, Nepali and Sri Lankan Tamil cuisines, it is generally eaten as a breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups urad dal soaked
• 1/2 cup soaked rice
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, whole or crushed (optional)
• 1 or 2 sprig curry leaves, chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 or 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
• ⅓ cup chopped coconut pieces, optional
• few sprigs of coriander leaves, chopped (optional)
• salt to taste
• oil for deep frying
• some water if needed to grind the batter

METHOD:

• Soak the urad dal in water overnight.
• Now Grind the soaked urad dal & rice to a smooth batter with little water.
• Now Add the above mentioned spices, herbs, onions and salt & mix well. 
• Next,Apply some water on both of your hands, take some batter in your right hand from the bowl. Give it a round shape & make a hole in the center with your thumb.
• Basically, give it a doughnut shape.
• Heat the oil in a kadai or pan, fry the vadas till crisp & golden.
• Do not heat the oil on a very high flame, fry the vadas on low to medium flame.
• Serve the medu vada, hot or warm with coconut chutney.

Do try it at your home & serve it your loved ones.
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