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Madhyapradesh · Breakfast

Medu Vada

Traditional 50. Medu Vada recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 200g urad dal, soaked 4 hours, ground very fluffy
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 10 curry leaves, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

👩‍🍳 How to make Medu Vada

1. Grind soaked urad dal with minimal water into ultra-fluffy batter — must float on water (test: drop a spoon of batter in water, it should float).
2. Add all seasonings, mix gently.
3. With wet hands, shape batter into donuts with a hole in center.
4. Fry in hot oil (170°C) until golden brown and fully cooked (4–5 minutes). Drain.
5. Serve with sambar and coconut chutney.

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