Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Medu Vada
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup whole urad dal, soaked 4 hours
- • 1 inch piece ginger
- • 2 green chilies
- • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- • 2 tsp crushed black peppercorns
- • 8 curry leaves, chopped
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 3 cups oil for deep frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Drain the urad dal and grind with the ginger and green chilies into a thick, fluffy batter using minimal water.
2
Phase 2
Beat the batter with a spoon for 2 minutes; a small ball of it should float in water.
3
Phase 3
Fold in the onion, crushed pepper, curry leaves, and salt.
4
Phase 4
With a wet palm, shape flat doughnut rings of batter.
5
Phase 5
Slide into medium-hot oil and fry until golden and crisp on both sides.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.