MEDU VADA

MEDU VADA
Doughnut shaped South Indian savoury snack.
Preparation Time : 6 hours
Cooking Time : 15-20 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal), soaked 1 cup

Salt to taste

Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon

Curry leaves 8-10

Cumin powder 1 teaspoon

Peppercorns, crushed 1 teaspoon

Oil for deep-frying

METHOD
Drain and grind the dal into a fine paste. Add salt, asafoetida, curry leaves, cumin powder and crushed peppercorns to the batter and mix well. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Wet your palms and take a little batter into your palms. Shape into balls and make a hole with the thumb in the center like a doughnut. Deep fry in medium hot oil until golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with sambhar and coconut chutney.