traditional South Indian Medu Vada recipe crispy
Here's a traditional South Indian Medu Vada recipe – crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside: ๐ฅฃ Ingredients (Makes 12–15 vadas) Urad dal (split black gram) – 1 cup (skinless, whole or split) Green chilies – 2 (finely chopped) Ginger – 1 tsp (finely chopped or grated) Black peppercorns – ½ tsp (optional) Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Onion – 1 small (finely chopped, optional) Curry leaves – 6–8 (finely chopped) Salt – to taste Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch Oil – for deep frying Water – for soaking and grinding ๐ช Instructions 1. Soak the Dal Wash and soak urad dal in water for 4–6 hours (or overnight). 2. Grind the Batter Drain the dal completely. Grind it in a blender or wet grinder with very little water (1–2 tbsp at a time). Aim for a thick, fluffy batter. Do not make it runny. 3. Fluff the Batter Beat the batter vigorously with a spoon or hand for 2–3 minutes. This incorporates air and helps vadas become fluffy. 4. Add Spices Mix in chopped green chilies, ginger, peppercorns,...