Recipe#14 MEDU VADAI/ ULUNDU VADAI

Hi friends,
Medu vadai or Ulundu vadai is a kind of doughnut made from black gram. It is an integral part of any festive meal in south India.

INGREDIENTS:

• White urad dal-1cup
• Salt-3/4tsp
• Ginger-1/4 inch bit
• Green chillies-2
• Pepper-1tbsp
• Curry leaves-few
• Onion-1, finely chopped
• Oil for deep frying

METHOD:

• Soak urad dal in water for 1 hour
• Grind the urad dal in a mixer grinder   or wet grinder 
• Add salt,ginger,green chillies &pepper
• Grind to a smooth paste in a mixer grinder  or wet grinder 
• Transfer it to a mixing bowl
• Add the chopped onion and curry leaves
• Take a small portion of the batter
• Place it on your palm and press it
• Make a hole in the centre
• Deep fry it in oil till done
• Remove and place it on a kitchen tissue (paper towel)
• Serve hot with accompaniment of your choice 

Note:

• Place the soaked urad dal in fridge for about half an hour
• While making the vadai, wet your palm and fingers with water to be able to make them without sticking onto your palm
• Alternatively, you can use banana leaf greased with water
• You can avoid onions if you do not like their taste

Do try this recipe and enjoy the art of  cooking!!!
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