Medu Vada is a very soft, delicious, and popular South Indian breakfast dish. See How to make Medu Vada that is not only crispy but also very healthy and easy to make at home that is made with lentils, herbs, and spices. The shape of this dish is like a donut while the texture is so fluffy. In South India, it is usually served with Coconut Chutney and Sambar. I just love South Indian dishes as they contain a lot of veggies and are very healthy to eat. The Idli, Dosa, Sambar, and Chutney are my favorites, and making these dishes is very satisfying. While making the Vada, you can also add more veggies, and don’t forget to make some amazing South Indian dishes such as Idli Dosa Batter, Suji Appam, and Sambar which will make the taste of this dish even more amazing.
Also, try out my other traditional crispy snacks like Mix Veg Pakora, Paneer Kachori, Poha Cutlet, Masala pav, Pyaaz Kachori, Poha Samosa, Aloo Samosa, Aloo Tikki, Moong Dal Kachori, Aloo Kachori, Dal Fara, and Namak Para. Also, check out some of the Indo-Chinese and bread-based popular snacks like Chilli Potato, Veg Momos, Soya Momos, and Cheese Garlic Bread.
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Medu Vada Recipe Video
Medu Vada Ingredients
- 1 cup soaked Urad Dal. Wash the Urad dal 3-4 times with fresh water and soak it in water for 4 hours.
- 2 green chilli
- 6-7 garlic cloves
- Salt as per taste
- ¼ tsp Hing
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup oil
How To Make Medu Vada (Step-by-Step)
Prepare the Batter
1. Take 1 cup of soaked Urad Dal.
2. Add the Urad dal to a grinder. Now add the green chilli, garlic cloves, salt per your taste and preference, ¼ tsp Hing, and 2 tbsp of water. Do not add a lot of water or the batter will become thin.
3. Grind it to a smooth and fine paste-like consistency. The batter is thick and not too thin.
4. Pour the batter into a separate bowl and add 1 tsp cumin. Mix it well for at least 1 minute.
Fry Medu Vada
5. To check if the batter is ready for frying the Vadas, take a spoonful and pour it into a bowl full of water. If the mixture comes to the surface, it is perfect.
6. Now, apply water and start making vada out of the mixture. Make a hole in between and give them a donut-like shape. You can adjust the size as per your preference.
7. Heat 1 cup mustard oil in a kadhai/pan. Pour the vada mixture to let them fry. Flip to the other side once one side is fried well. Continue to flip and fry them well from both sides. Fry the other Vadas in the same manner.
8. Fry until the dish gets a nice golden color.
Serve these delicious and fluffy Medu Vada with Chutneys like Coconut Chutney and Green Chutney and also Sambar to your guests and family members.
Recipe Card
Medu Vada
Ingredients
- 1 cup soaked Urad Dal. Wash the Urad dal 3-4 time with fresh water and soak it in water for 4 hours.
- 2 green chilli
- 6-7 garlic cloves
- Salt as per taste
- ¼ tsp Hing
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup oil
Instructions
- Take 1 cup of soaked Urad Dal.
- Add the Urad dal to a grinder. Now add the green chilli, garlic cloves, salt as per your taste and preference, ¼ tsp Hing and 2 tbsp of water.
- Grind it to a fine paste like consistency.
- Pour the paste into a separate bowl and add 1 tsp cumin. Mix it well for at least 1 minute.
- To check if the mixture is ready for making Medu vada, take a spoon of the mixture and pour it in a bowl full of water. If the mixture comes to the surface, then it means it is perfect for making the Medu vada.
- Now, apply water and start making vada out of the mixture. Make a hole in between. You can adjust the size as per your preference.
- Heat 1 cup mustard oil in a kadhai/pan. Pour the vada mixture to let them fry. Flip to the other side once one side is fried well. Continue to flip and fry them well from both sides. Fry the other Vadas in the same manner.
- Fry until the Medu vada gets a nice golden color.
- Serve them with Sambar or normal Chutney.
