Medu Vada (South Indian Savory Lentil Donut)
A vada is a savoury South Indian doughnut made from lentils (or sometimes potatoes). This is a recipe for medu vada. It is commonly accompanied by idli.
Easy
🌱 VeganServings
4
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 cup (240 g) skinless black gram
2
Salt to taste
3
¼ tsp asafoetida
4
8–10 curry leaves
5
1 tsp cumin powder
6
1 tsp crushed black peppercorns
7
Oil to fry
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Wash and soak urad dal for 6 hours. Grind into a fine paste.
6 hours
2
Add salt, asafoetida, curry leaves, cumin powder, and crushed peppercorns to the batter and mix well.
3
Heat oil in a kadai.
4
Wet your palms and take batter into the palms.
5
Shape into balls and make a hole with the thumb in the centre like a doughnut.
6
Deep-fry this in medium-hot oil until golden brown and crisp.
7
Serve hot with sambhar and coconut chutney.