Medu Vada

1. Soak the urad dal in water for about 45 minutes.
2. Drain.Grind the dal until it becomes a paste. This can take about 30 minutes.
3. Add salt, green chillies, ginger, coconut, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, and curry leaf. Then, add cilantro leaves.
4. In a blender, blend the ingredients very well. Some water may be needed. Make sure that it is thoroughly blended. This should look like a fluffy batter.
5. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Use your hand to make a blob of the batter. Insert a hole in it with your thumb to make a doughnut shape.
6. Fry it well on both sides until its color turn to golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
7. Serve it immediately.

Tip:

Take the medu vada toschool or work. Pack it in a lunch box or tiffin box. Check out Vaya Tyffyn online for a wide selection of tiffin boxes.

Trivia

1. Medu vada are often served with coconut chutney or yogurt. They may also be served with sambar, a lentil and vegetable stew.