Recipe by Maddur | Maddoor Wade

Step 1: To begin making the Maddur Vada Recipe prep all the ingredients and keep them ready

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Maddur Vada dough without adding water

Step 3: The dough will be a little stiff and more like a bread crumb consistency

Step 4: After the dough gets combined, cover the dough and allow it to rest for 10 minutes

Step 5: This resting process will bring out the moisture - as the onions will release a little water when exposed to the salt

Step 6: After 10 minutes, knead the dough again and you will notice it will come together like a firm roti dough

Step 7: If you feel the Maddur Vada dough did not have enough moisture, then add a few drops of water at a time and knead to make a very firm roti dough

Step 8: Divide the Maddur Vada dough into large lemon size balls

Step 9: Preheat the oil for deep frying the Maddur VadaNow to make the Maddur vada, grease your palms with a little oil and also grease a small piece of aluminum foil with  oil as  well

Step 10: This helps in sliding maddur vada into the hot oil easily

Step 11: Take a small ball of the Maddur Vada dough and pat it flat over the foil with your greased fingers

Step 12: You can keep it little thick and not too thin

Step 13: Carefully slide the Maddur Vada from the oil into the hot oil and deep fry on both the sides for about 1 minute over medium heat until dark golden brown and crisp

Step 14: Based on the size of your kadai, you can deep fry 2 to 3 Maddur Vada at a time

Step 15: Once golden brown and crisp, remove the Maddur vada from the oil and drain it over a kitchen paper napkins and serve hot

Step 16: Serve the Maddur Vada as a Tea Time Snack along with Spicy Coconut Chutney and a hot cup of filter coffee