Medu Vada & Sambhar
A South Indian staple for breakfast or as a snack this crisp fried dumpling is enjoyed by young and old.
Servings: 14 Vada
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 cup urad dal
- 1 tablespoon toor dal
- 4-5 Green chilli chopped
- 3-4 Black Peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Ginger chopped,optional
- 2 tblsp coconut made in thin pieces
- Salt to Taste
- Oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the urad dal and toor dal in enough water for minimum 2 hours.
- Drain transfer to the grinder/blender with the dry blade.
- Grind to a smooth paste. Use minimum water.
- Just before you remove the batter add salt and run the mixer yet again.
- Transfer it to a bowl add the green chillies, pepper, and ginger (if using).Mix well with a ladle.
- Keep the oil for frying to heat.
- In a bowl that you can easily dip your hand fill half with water.
- Wet your hand. Take a portion of the batter and make a hole in the centre with your thumb.
- Gently lower the wada in oil. Take care of your hand.
- Deep fry the wada till it is golden brown on one side.
- Flip and fry on the other side till golden brown.
- Drain and transfer to tissues.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve hot with sambhar.