Medu Vada Recipe (Traditional Fried Urad Dal Vada Using Vada Maker)

Step 1: To begin making the Traditional South Indian Medu Vada Recipe; we will first soak the dal for about 2 hours

Step 2: Using a strainer, strain all the excess water from the urad dal

Step 3: We need to use very little water to grind the urad dal, so that you can shape them well if you are deep frying

Step 4: Next we will grind the dal along with the ginger using a blender into a very smooth batter

Step 5: Make sure add very little water while grinding the dal to make a smooth batter

Step 6: Transfer the batter to a bowl

Step 7: Make sure add very little water while grinding the dal to make a smooth and thick batter

Step 8: Transfer the batter to a bowl

Step 9: Add the salt, green chillies and chopped coriander and stir well to combine the ingredients well into the medu vada batter

Step 10: Cover the vada batter and allow it to rest until we preheat the oil

Step 11: This resting process will allow the batter to fluff a little and making it ready to make the vada's

Step 12: Preheat the oil for deep frying the medu vada's

Step 13: I am using the Medu Vada maker to make the shapes for the traditional vada

Step 14: Using the Medu Vada MakerSpoon the batter into the Medu Vada Maker, using the instructions given on the mater, press the vada maker over the oil and allow the batter to form its shape through the hole

Step 15: As you notice a ring of batter come out of the vada maker, release the press and allow the vada to drop into the oil

Step 16: It might take not more than a couple of tries to get the perfect vada shape

Step 17: Deep fry the batter until it is browned evenly and crisp on both sides

Step 18: Strain the Medu Vada off the excess oil and place it on an absorbent paper

Step 19: Proceed the same way with the remaining Medu Vadas

Step 20: Serve the Medu Vadas along with Vegetable Sambar and Coconut Chutney for breakfast or during special festivals like Pongal or Tamil New Year