Medu vada
Medu vada is an Indian fritter made from black lentils. It is usually made in doughnut shape with a crispy exterior and soft interior. This is a popular breakfast dish in the south of India. This is everyone’s favorite at home and I make them during Indian festivals too.
Ingredients
Method
- Wash and soak the black lentils in 4 cups water for 2 hours.
- Drain all the water and grind to a smooth paste using very little water. Add salt while grinding. The batter should be thick.
- Add coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger, rice flour and mix well.
- Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan on a medium flame. Wet your palm and take a lemon sized batter.
- Gently pat the batter and make hole in the center.
- Gently slide shaped batter into the hot oil. Make sure that the oil is not too hot. Otherwise the vada will not cook evenly.
- Fry on both sides till it becomes golden brown color.
- Serve hot with chutney and sambar, or pickle.