Urud Vadai (Medhu Vadai) Recipe 🌿
Description: Dive into the flavors of South India with this crispy and savory Urud Vadai (Medhu Vadai) recipe! Perfectly seasoned with green chilies, whole black peppercorns, and aromatic curry leaves, these vadas are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Urad Dal
- 3 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 tsp salt
- 1-2 sprigs of curry leaves
- Oil for deep frying
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 182.9
- Fat Content: 0.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 586.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32g
- Fiber Content: 15.2g
- Sugar Content: 2.7g
- Protein Content: 13.1g
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Soak 1 cup urud dal in sufficient amount of water for 1 hour. Rinse and drain. |
| 2 | Grind the soaked urud dal into a thick, fine flour consistency. |
| 3 | In a mixing bowl, combine the ground urud dal with chopped green chilies, whole black peppercorns, salt, and curry leaves. Mix well to incorporate the ingredients evenly. |
| 4 | Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. |
| 5 | Take a small portion of the urud dal mixture and shape it into a ball. Place it on a plastic sheet and gently flatten it using your palm to form a disc-shaped vada. |
| 6 | Carefully slide the flattened vada into the hot oil. Fry until the vada turns golden brown and crispy, flipping occasionally to ensure even frying. |
| 7 | Once done, remove the vadas from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on a paper towel. |
| 8 | Serve the Urud Vadai (Medhu Vadai) hot with coconut chutney or sambar for a delicious South Indian snack or appetizer. Enjoy! |
Tips:
- Ensure the urud dal is soaked well to achieve a smooth texture when grinding.
- Adjust the spiciness according to your preference by increasing or decreasing the amount of green chilies.
- For extra flavor, you can add finely chopped onions and cilantro to the urud dal mixture before frying.
- Maintain the oil temperature at a steady medium heat to prevent the vadas from burning or becoming too oily.
- Serve the vadas immediately after frying to enjoy them at their crispy best.
With these simple steps, you’ll be able to create authentic and flavorful Urud Vadai (Medhu Vadai) that will impress your family and friends. Happy cooking! 🍽️🌟
