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Crispy Medu Vada Recipe: A Delicious Breakfast Treat
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Medu Vada
Recipe: A Delicious Breakfast Treat

275 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
12
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Medu vada is a popular South Indian breakfast snack that’s got that perfect crunch on the outside and a soft, fluffy centre. Crafted from urad dal, it goes wonderfully with coconut chutney and sambar. It also brings a delightful crunch and savoury flavour to your mornings. Let’s jump into this simple and friendly recipe that you can try out today.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupUrad Dal (Split Black Gram)
For soakingWater
½ tspSalt ( Add as required)
½ tspBlack Peppercorns (crushed)
½ tspCumin Seeds
1 or 2Finely Chopped Green Chillies (as per taste)
1 tbspFinely Chopped Curry Leaves
1 tspFinely Chopped Ginger
For deep fryingOil
1/3 cupFinely chopped onions
1 pinchHing ( Asafoetida)
2 tbspChopped coriander leaves (optional)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Rinse and soak dal

  • Rinse urad dal a few times and then soak it in water for 4 hours or even overnight.

Description - Step 2

Grind dal

  • To a mixer jar, add the drained urad dal along with some chilled water and grind it. Using chilled water prevents the mixer jar from getting heated.
  • Add water little by little to grind it into a smooth and fluffy batter. The batter should be thick but spreadable.
  • When done, transfer the batter to a large mixing bowl.

Description - Step 3

Add seasoning

  • Mix in salt, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, chopped green chillies, onions, ginger, a pinch of hing, coriander leaves (if using), and curry leaves. Whisk well until it becomes light and airy.

Description - Step 4

Shape and fry

  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat until it’s hot.
  • Wet your hands, take a small scoop of batter, and form it into a doughnut shape, making sure to leave a hole in the centre
  • Gently drop it into the hot oil and fry until it turns a lovely golden brown, which takes about 2 to 3 minutes for each side.

Description - Step 5

Drain and serve

  • Once they’re done, use a slotted spoon to lift the vadas out and let them drain on some paper towels. 
  • Serve them hot and enjoy them with chutney.

Step 1
Rinse and soak dal
4 Hours or overnight
Step 2
Grind dal
5 Minutes
Step 3
Add seasoning
5 Minutes
Step 4
Shape and fry
15-20 Minutes
Step 5
Drain and serve
5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve medu vada on a plate lined with a banana leaf for an authentic traditional vibe.

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Pairing Instructions

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Medu vada pairs perfectly with idli and sambar, along with coconut chutney as a side.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Top it off with freshly chopped coriander leaves or freshly grated coconut.

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