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How to Make Perfect Medu Vada – A South Indian Breakfast Classic
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How to Make Perfect
Medu Vada
– A South Indian Breakfast Classic

34 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Medu vada, a beloved South Indian delicacy, are crispy, fluffy and delicious fritters that have the shape of a donut. It is a staple in South Indian homes and restaurants. They are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. These golden doughnut-shaped fritters are traditionally served during breakfast or festive occasions alongside piping hot sambar and fresh coconut chutney. With its crunchy exterior and soft interior, it perfectly balances texture and taste, making it a favourite across India.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupUrad dal (split black gram, husked)
2Green chilies (finely chopped)
½ cupOnion (finely chopped)
½ tspGinger (finely chopped)
1 tbspCurry leaves (chopped)
A pinchHing
to tasteSalt
(as required foWater
enough for deepOil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Soaking

  • Wash urad dal thoroughly and soak in water for 2 hours. 

  • After 2 hours, rinse it again and drain the water completely.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Grinding the Batter

  • Add the drained urad dal to a mixer jar.

  • Grind into a smooth, fluffy batter using minimal water (chill water works best). The batter should be thick and airy.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Mixing

  • Add 2 finely chopped green chillies, ½ cup finely chopped onions, ½ teaspoon ginger, 1 tbsp curry leaves, a pinch of hing and salt to the batter.

  • Mix well and beat the batter for 2–3 minutes to incorporate air for fluffiness.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Shaping the Vadas

  • Wet your palms, take a lemon-sized portion of batter, shape it into a ball, and gently flatten it.

  • Make a small hole in the centre (traditional doughnut shape).

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Frying

  • Heat oil in a deep pan on medium flame.

  • Slide in the vadas carefully and fry until golden brown on all sides.

  • Remove onto a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.

Step 1
Step 1: Soaking
2 Hours
Step 2
Step 2: Grinding the Batter
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Mixing
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Shaping the Vadas
5-7 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Frying
10-12 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve the medu vadas on a banana leaf-lined plate for a traditional touch. Add a bowl of coconut chutney and sambar on the side for visual appeal.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair medu vada with sambar and coconut chutney alongside with a steaming cup of tea for a South Indian breakfast spread.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander leaves over the vadas just before serving. You can also garnish the chutney with tempered mustard seeds, dry red chillies, and curry leaves for added aroma.

 

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