If you’re not a big fan of sweet breakfasts, this medu vada recipe is for you! These vadas are savory; spicy donuts made using black gram (Urad dal) and aromatic spices. They are crispy, fluffy, soft, and lip-smacking lentil fritters, a staple breakfast recipe in South Indian cuisine.
Medu vada is traditionally eaten with Sambar and coconut chutney. This combination is a very comforting, tummy-filling, and satisfying breakfast! The meaning of medu is soft, and vada means fritters in the Kannada language. Hence, the name is Medu vada.
Delicious Medu Vada Recipe You Must Try!
Are you in limbo about what to serve to impromptu guests? Well, this medu vada recipe can help you a lot. When you are not in the mood to prepare something elaborate and want to make something quick, these medu vadas can be a delectable surprise for your guests. These vadas are rich in protein, and South Indians love to eat them almost anytime and anywhere.
Once you know the trick, it is not hard to make hotel-style medu vadas at home. The key here is to whip a perfect batter. The batter’s consistency will decide your medu vadas texture and taste.
Quick Stats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 serves
Ingredients
- 2 and 2/3 cup urad dal
- 2 and 2/3 teaspoon peppercorns
- 2 and 2/3 cup refined oil
- Four cloves garlic
- 1 and 1/4 dashes asafoetida (Hing)
- 2/3 cup onion
- 1 and 1/4 handful curry leaves
- 1 and 1/3 teaspoon ginger
- salt As required
- water As required
Method to Prepare
- To begin the process, soak black gram (urad dal) in water and let it soak for around an hour.
- After an hour, drain the water, grind dal, and turn it into a thick paste/batter.
- Avoid adding too much water; just sprinkle a little bit of water to get half grind consistency of the batter.
- Then, add cumin seeds, peppercorns, ginger, garlic, salt, and hing. Grind it once again.
- Add some finely chopped green chilis and grind the batter if you love spicy flavors.
- Now, take a big bowl and add the batter to it. Throw in chopped onions, and curry leaves in the batter and give it a good mix.
- While preparing the batter, heat oil in a deep fry pan on medium flame.
- Now, apply a few drops of oil to your palm and form vadas using the batter. Make a small hole in the center using your finger.
- Carefully drop the vadas in the hot oil for frying.
- Increase the heat and fry them well until they are golden brown.
- Serve these medu vadas with Sambar and coconut chutney along with fried green chilis.
- Enjoy!
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Final Words
Tweak some spices according to your taste preference and enjoy this authentic South Indian breakfast recipe. So, when you crave something delicious and are not in the mood of putting too much effort, then you can make these medu vadas and indulge in the flavoursome delight!
