Medu Vada / Uzhunnu Vada

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Crispy & Fluffy Medu Vada

Medu Vada is a classic South Indian delicacy—crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside, and bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and spices. Perfectly paired with coconut chutney and Sambar, this deep-fried delight is a must-try!



Ingredients

  • 2 cups urad dal (preferably whole, peeled)
  • 1 small onion or shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 sprig curry leaves, chopped
  • 1-inch ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • ½ tsp whole peppercorns
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • 2 tbsp water or ice cubes (for grinding)
  • Oil, for deep frying

Preparation

1. Soak & Grind the Dal

  • Rinse and soak urad dal in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and grind it to a smooth, fluffy batter with minimal water (use ice cubes for a lighter texture).
  • Check readiness: drop a small portion into water—if it floats, the batter is perfect.

2. Add Flavors

  • Transfer the batter to a bowl.
  • In the same grinder jar, pulse onion, ginger, curry leaves, peppercorns, cumin, and fennel seeds—just enough to crush them. Or chop them finely.
  • Mix this into the batter along with rice flour and salt. Combine well with your hands.

3. Rest the Batter

  • Refrigerate the batter until ready to fry (chilling enhances crispiness and prevents excess oil absorption).

4. Shape & Fry

  • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  • Wet your hands, take a small ball of batter, shape it into a ring with a hole in the center, and gently drop it into the oil.
  • Alternatively, use a small ladle or ice cream scoop to drop batter into the oil, then create a hole using the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Fry until golden brown, flipping occasionally for even cooking.

Tips for Perfect Medu Vada

✅ Resting the batter overnight makes vadas crispier and more flavorful.
✅ Cold batter helps retain shape and prevents excessive oil absorption.
✅ Minimal water while grinding ensures a light, fluffy texture.

Enjoy your crispy Medu Vadas with coconut chutney and steaming hot Sambar!


Delicious Sambar recipe: Sambar

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