Medu Vada

Medu Vada is a classic South Indian savory doughnut made from fluffy urad dal batter and deep-fried to golden perfection.

Ingredients

1. Urad dal 200 g
2. Oil for deep frying
3. Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preparing the Batter

   • Wash the urad dal thoroughly.
   • Soak it for 5–6 hours.
   • Wash again and drain excess water.
   • Grind into a smooth, thick paste.
   • Transfer to a bowl, add salt, and beat well until the batter turns light and airy.

2. Shaping and Frying the Vadas

   • Heat oil to smoking point, then reduce to medium flame.
   • Wet your spoon or fingers, take some batter, and shape it with a hole in the center.
   • Gently slide the shaped vada into the hot oil.
   • Fry on medium flame until golden brown and crisp.

3. Serving

   • Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.
   • Alternatively, soak in rasam to enjoy as Rasam Vada.