MEDHU VADA

This vada accompanies well with hot idli and sambar.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Urid dal -- 1 cup

2. Ginger – 1 inch chopped.

3. Green chillies -- 3 or 4 chopped.

4. Pepper corns -- 1/2 tsp.

5. Cumin seeds -- 1/2 tsp.

6. Raw rice – 2 tbsp.

7. Asofoetida (hing) -- 1 tsp.

8. Curry leaves – 1 sprig.

9. Salt to taste.

10. Oil for deep frying.

METHOD:

Soak the urid dal and rice in water for 1 hour. Drain the water and grind to a paste without adding water. Now to the batter add green chillies, ginger, hing, pepper corns, cumin seeds, curry leaves, salt and mix well. Heat oil in deep pan for deep frying. Take a small ball of the mixture, slightly flatten it and deep fry in hot oil until both sides are golden brown. Remove, drain, and place it in a paper towel to get rid of excess oil.

(You can add chopped onions also to the batter for an extra taste).

Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar. .