Medu Vada Recipe Kit Recipe

About this recipe

Discover the authentic taste of South India with our Medu Vada Recipe Kit! This kit includes premium ingredients like urad dal, green chili, ginger, and aromatic spices to create crispy, golden medu vadas. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these savory donut-shaped delights pair beautifully with chutney or sambhar. With easy-to-follow steps, you can master this traditional recipe in no time. Order Now on the AnyFeast website or app and bring the flavors of South India to your kitchen! Make family meals stress free with AnyFeast — a family meal planner built for Indian kitchens and busy schedules.

Ingredients

• 350 g Cofresh Whole Green Chilli 350g
• - Rajah Jeera Whole Cumin Seeds
• 500 g Natco Urid Split 500g
• 250G Ginger - 250g
• 1 Packet Curry Leaves (1 Packet)
• 1 L Ktc Sunflower Oil
• 750 G Top-Op Table Salt Drums
• 100G Natco Fennel Seeds, 100G
• 100G East End Black Pepper Whole

Instructions

1. 1. Soak 250g of urad dal in water for at least 4 hours, then drain.
2. 2. Grind the soaked urad dal into a smooth batter, adding a little water if needed.
3. 3. Finely chop fresh green chili and ginger, then add them to the batter.
4. 4. Add a pinch of fennel seeds, 1 tsp of cumin seeds, and 1/2 tsp of black pepper whole to the batter.
5. 5. Tear a few curry leaves and mix them into the batter.
6. 6. Add a small quantity of glutinous rice flour to get a slightly thick consistency.
7. 7. Add 1 tsp of table salt to the batter and mix well.
8. 8. Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
9. 9. Wet your hands, take a small portion of the batter, and shape it into a donut with a hole in the center.
10. 10. Carefully drop the shaped batter into the hot oil and fry until the medu vadas are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
11. 11. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
12. 12. Serve hot with chutney or sambhar.

How to make Medu Vada

1. Soak and grind the dal. Soak 250g of urad dal in water for at least 4 hours, then drain. Grind the soaked dal into a smooth batter, adding a little water only if needed.
2. Flavour the batter. Finely chop fresh green chilli and ginger and add them to the batter with a pinch of fennel seeds, 1 tsp of cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp of whole black pepper and a few torn curry leaves.
3. Thicken and season. Add a small quantity of glutinous rice flour to give the batter a slightly thick consistency, then add 1 tsp of table salt and mix well.
4. Shape and fry the vadas. Heat cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat. With wet hands, shape small portions of batter into doughnuts with a hole in the centre and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
5. Drain and serve. Lift the medu vadas out of the oil and drain the excess on paper towels. Serve them hot with chutney or sambhar.

Frequently asked questions

What is the total time required to make the Medu Vada Recipe?

The total time is approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes, including 4 hours for soaking, 30 minutes for preparation, and 15 minutes for cooking.

Can I make Medu Vada ahead of time and store it?

Yes, you can store fried Medu Vadas in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but they are best enjoyed fresh for maximum crispiness.

What can I serve with Medu Vada?

Medu Vada is traditionally served hot with chutney or sambhar.

Can I substitute any ingredient in this recipe?

If you don’t have glutinous rice flour, you can skip it, but the batter may be slightly less thick.