Uzhunnu Vada – Medu Vada – Urad Dal Fritters
2014-01-16- Cuisine: Kerala
- Course: Kerala Snacks, Snacks
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Yield : 10 numbers
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 5:00 h
- Cook Time : 5m
- Ready In : 5:05 h
Uzhunnu Vada or Medu Vada or Urad Dal Fritters is a popular South Indian snack. Vada is prepared by soaking urad dal and grinding into a thick batter.
The dish’s main ingredients are lentils, which is a good source of protein. The crispy, fluffy vada alone tastes awesome. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Try out this Easy Uzhunnu Vada Recipe
Ingredients
- Urad Dal/Uzhunnu - 2 cups
- Onion - 1/4 cup (chopped)
- Ginger - 1 inch piece (chopped)
- Green chillies - 5 (chopped)
- Black Pepper Corns - 1 tbsp
- Curry leaves - A few
- Baking Soda – 1/4 tsp
- Coconut oil - 3 cup
- Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Wash and soak urad dal in water for 5 hours.
Step 2
Grind the soaked dal without water and make a smooth thick paste.
Step 3
Add chopped ginger, green chillies, onion, curry leaves, black pepper corns, baking soda, salt and mix well.
Step 4
Heat coconut oil in a pan. Apply cold water on your left hand and put a little batter of the size of a lemon on it. Now with your thump flatten it tightly and make a hole in the center. You can also use plantain leaves to make the vada.
Step 5
Drop the vadas into hot oil and deep fry till golden brown in color. Tasty vada is ready to be served.
Step 6
Serve hot Uzhunnu Vada with chutney or Sambar.
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