Vada

Time Required: 30 Minutes
Servings: 3
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Vada also called as medu vada, uddina vada, tootu vada is a South Indian delicacy.
Vada is typically and traditionally served along with a main course such as Dosa,
Idli, or Pongal with dippings like sambar, curd and chutney. The ones soaked – in
sambar are called Sambar Vada and in curd is called Dahi Vada. Urad dal is main
ingredient for this recipe. Simply easy to make!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Urad Dal
  • Few Curry Leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep fry

Method:

  1. Soak Urad Dal in water for 4hrs.
  2. Remove the water and grind Urad Dal with very little water and make a smooth batter.
  3. Batter should be very thick.
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  4. Add Curry Leaves (cut into small pieces) and salt to taste. Mix well.
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  5. Heat Oil in a kadai.
  6. Take some batter in hand, make small hole in middle and drop in the oil carefully.
  7. Deep fry till the vada becomes brown/crispy.
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  8. Serve it hot with tomato ketchup and chutney!
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