Ulundu Vadai or medhu Vada is one of the most popular dish in South India. It is usually prepared for any special ocassion, festival or even to serve with idlis for breakfast.
Medhu vada are crispy from outside and soft inside and you can simply serve them with some Coconut chutney. One of my readers requested for a step-by-step recipe to make perfect vadas.
I used Idhayam Mantra groundnut oil to fry these vadas and they turned out to be so perfect. I have used this oil to even make paruppu vadai.
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Ulundu means white lentil and this vada is mainly prepared with white lentil (urad dal) which is saoked and then grounded nicely to make a smooth batter. So, sharing a step-wise recipe and hope you all enjoy these crispy vadas for breakfast or snacking!
Ulundu Vada - Medhu Vada
Ingredients
- Urad dal / White lentil - 1 cup
- Green chilies - 2 ( finely chopped)
- Grated ginger - 2 tsp
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig (finely chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp
- Idhayam Mantra Groundnut Oil for deep frying
Instructions
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Clean and soak white lentil in water for 2 hours.
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Drain the water and add urad dal, ginger, a pinch of asafoetida, salt to taste and grind it to make a smooth paste. Add minimum water to grind and then transfer the batter into a bowl. Add chopped curry leaves and green chillies in it.
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Heat some oil in a frying pan. Take a spoonful of batter in a wet plastic sheet and shape it into a circle. Wet your hands and make a hole in between and drop it into the oil carefully. You can even shape it in your hand once you become an epxert in becoming vada.
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Deep fry in oil on low flame till it turns golden brown. Serve it hot with some coconut chutney.
Recipe Notes
- You can add 1 tbsp rice flour in the batter to make vadas even more crispy.
- To know that batter is fluffy and ready, drop a small portion in water. It should be floating. If it doesn't float, check if the batter is smooth or grind it again. Sprinkle water while grinding.
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vadai looks so cute…
Wow…Vada looks soft and crispy… You got perfect shapes !!
my fav priya. vada has come out very well..
Yes rice flour gives the crispness..Yummy
You have just made me want breakfast. It looks yummy!
that looks super yummy
I find it very interesting and easy to make it for my son. Can you please make a recipe for Roti? I Think it's from India
Looks very yummy dear
This actually looks good, just like your recipes. I like the ideal that they are crispy and to serve it withCoconut chutney.
I have never had this before, but it looks so amazing. Amber N
perfectly made vadai…came out well… I am ur new follower… Do visit time wen u get time…
Normally Priya I don't grind nicely cut green chilli, ginger, pepper along with U.dal but mix with batter after grinding u.dal separately. Nevertheless, today I am going to follow your method.
Priya, I was looking for an authentic vada recipe and came across your blog.. It's an excellent recipe.. 🙂
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wow so beautiful dear these vadas look like doughnuts 🙂 i have never tasted them before but seriously love to make them.. thanks for sharing dear