Medu Vada

Name: Medu Vada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup urad dal, soaked 4 hours; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 green chillies, chopped; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 8 curry leaves, chopped; A pinch of asafoetida; Fresh coriander; Oil for deep frying; Salt to taste

Crispy, golden urad dal doughnuts with a fluffy interior — a beloved South Indian breakfast and snack.

Cuisine: South Indian (South India) · Style: Fried · Protein: Lentils · Total time: 30 minutes · Difficulty: medium · Servings: 4 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

1 cup urad dal, soaked 4 hours
1 small onion, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
8 curry leaves, chopped
A pinch of asafoetida
Fresh coriander
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste

Steps

Grind soaked urad dal to a thick, fluffy batter (minimal water).
Mix in onion, chillies, cumin, curry leaves, and salt.
Wet your hands, take a portion, shape into a doughnut.
Deep fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Drain and serve with coconut chutney and sambar.

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