Indian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Medu vada
35 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A classic South Indian lentil fritter, adapted for shallow frying at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups urad dal, soaked 4 hours and drained
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 leaves curry leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup oil for shallow frying
Let’s make it
- Blend the soaked dal with very little water into a thick, fluffy batter.
- Mix in ginger, pepper, curry leaves, and salt; rest 10 minutes.
- Shape into small doughnut patties or rounds with a hole in the center.
- Shallow-fry in medium-hot oil until golden and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Make smaller vadas and drain well before serving.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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