Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
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 skinless urad dal, soaked 4 hours
- • 2 green chilies
- • 1-inch piece ginger
- • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
- • 10 curry leaves, chopped
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 cups oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Drain the urad dal and grind to a thick, fluffy batter, sprinkling water rather than pouring, until it is stiff enough to hold shape.
2
Phase 2
Beat the batter briefly with the green chilies, ginger, crushed pepper, curry leaves, and salt so it aerates.
3
Phase 3
Wet your palm, place a lemon-sized ball of batter on it, and make a hole in the centre with your thumb.
4
Phase 4
Slide into medium-hot oil and fry, turning once, for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
5
Phase 5
Drain and serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.