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Medu vada


Get's it's name from Maddur Town in present day Karnataka.....made from urad dhal....can be had as a snack by itself , pairs excellently with sambar, curd,chutneys....the list is endless!!!

Ingredients

Urad dhal 1 cup
Salt to taste
Pepper powder 1 tsp
Oil for frying




Method

Soak urad dhal for 3-4 hours and grind to a smooth batter.Do not add lot of water while grinding, Just sprinkle as required.Batter should hold shape for vadas.sprinkling cool water increases its softness by reducing heat produced in the mixer.Batter should be in white  color and fluffy.





Add salt and pepper powder to the batter.Heat oil in a Kadai,keep low to medium flame. Take a small amount of vada batter in your palm and pat it into vada shape,make a hole in the middle with finger  and gently drop in oil from sides.keep a bowl of water beside you,to wash your hands inbetween,if vada batter sticks to your palm.



When golden brown on both sides,your vadas are ready to serve.











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