Medu Vada is a traditional Indian dish, it is one of the most delicious Indian fritters, served along with coconut chutney or sambar. It is made with urad dal. Preparation of Medu Vada is easy. My mom used to make it with salt and crushed pepper on fasting days (Amavasya, Tuesdays, Fridays, Kritika). Medu vada is a delicious evening snack, Even with leftover vadai, you can make sambar vada or Dahi vada.
- 2 cups Urad Dal (400 grams)
- 1 piece Ginger
- 2 Green chilis
- Few Curry leaves (chopped)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- Salt as required
- Oil for deep frying
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Soak urad dal in plenty of water for 4-6 hours.
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Once done, drain the water completely, add it to a grinder.
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Grind it with little water, a thick and fluffy batter.
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Transfer it to a bowl.
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Add 1piece chopped ginger, 2 chopped green chilis,1 finely chopped onion, chopped curry leaves, and required salt.
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Combine everything well.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan.
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Wet your hands, take a small ball sized batter, pat it and make a small hole in the middle.
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Drop batter in medium heat oil, flip it after 2 minutes, fry till golden brown.
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Serve hot with chutney and sambar.