Indian
Indian - Breads and Flatbreads
Medu Vada Paratha
Chef's Menu Description
Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup urad dal (split black gram)
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 green chilies, minced
- • 1/4 cup curry leaves, chopped
- • 2 cups oil, for deep frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the urad dal for 4 hours and drain well.
2
Phase 2
Grind the dal with very little water into a fluffy batter.
3
Phase 3
Whisk the batter until light, then fold in the salt, peppercorns, cumin, chilies, and curry leaves.
4
Phase 4
With wet hands, shape the batter into rings with a hole in the centre.
5
Phase 5
Deep-fry the vadas in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
6
Phase 6
Drain and serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.