Make South Indian Medu Vada For Breakfast Or Snack
By Garima Johar
February 26, 2025
Medu vada is a classic South Indian breakfast that is made with urad dal. The crispy vadas are utterly delicious and can be enjoyed with chutney as a snack or a wholesome meal with sambar.
Ingredients
1 cup urad dal 2-3 cups water 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 green chillies 1 onion 1-inch ginger 1/4 cup coriander leaves Salt to taste Curry leaves for garnishing Oil for frying
Step 1
Rinse and soak urad dal for at least 3 hours. Grind the soaked dal with cumin seeds.
Step 2
Add a little water and salt and whisk the batter vigorously to make it lighter and fluffier.
Step 3
Mix in tadka made with curry leaves, green chillies, chopped onion, coriander, and ginger.
Step 4
Take small portions of the batter, shape them into balls, and flatten them to make a hole in the centre.
Step 5
Heat some oil and deep-fry the vadas till golden brown. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.