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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.

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Ingredients

ServingsServes 4Original: Serves 4
  • skinless black gram, 240 g1 cup
  • salt, to taste
  • asafoetida1/4 tsp
  • curry leaves8–10
  • cumin powder1 tsp
  • black peppercorns, crushed1 tsp
  • oil, for frying

Method 7 steps

  1. Wash and soak urad dal for 6 hours. Grind into a fine paste.

  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.

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