Medu Vada / Urad Dal Vada - Skinned Split Bengal Gram Fritters

Medu Vada is one of the most famous South Indian breakfast. Protien rich urad dal vades served with sweet tangy sambar and spicy coconut chutney is the best way to start your day with.Crisp from outside soft from inside these vades are one of the delightful meal in itself.

Normally at my home we make very simple version by just adding salt & green chillies. However on special occasions we tend to add some herbs & spices for extra flavours.

Here I have listed all the ingredients that we use. Many people add peppercorns & cumin seeds aswell. 

Ingredients: (Makes approx 30-35 Vades)

• 2 cups urad dal ( Skinned Split Bengal Gram)

• 1/4th cup Fresh coconut cut into small pieces

• 3-4 Green Chillies

• 1 inch Ginger cut into small pieces

• 2 tbsp chopped Coriander Leaves

• 1 small Onion finely chopped

• Salt to taste

• Oil for frying
  

Method:

• Soak urad dal for 6 to 8 hours. After soaking wash the dal again in fresh water and drain all the excess water.

• In a blender add the urad dal, salt & green chilles and grind to a fine paste.  Do not add water (if its getting to hard to blend then only add little water). The batter should be fluffy and thick not liquidy.

• Transfer the batter into a bowl. At this point if you want add rest of ingredients and mix everything well. Check for seasoning.

• Heat oil to deep fry these vadas. 

• Wet your palm and take a portion of this batter depending how big or small vada you want. Make a hole in the center with the help of your thumb.

• Now drop this vada into hot oil and deep fry till golden brown.

• Medu Vada is ready. 

• Serve with tangy Sambar & Coconut chutney.