MEDU VADA (ULUNDU VADAI) fried lentil donut with shallots, green chillies and curry leaves
MEDU VADA (ULUNDU VADAI) fried lentil donut with shallots, green chillies and curry leaves This street food snack is popular in India. Ulundu Vadai is part of the culinary tradition of the Tamil people of southern India and Sri Lanka. The donuts a golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This dish are traditionally served with sambar (dhal curry), a vegetable and lentil stew or green hot peppers accompanied by coconut chutney. Ingredients 1. Urad dhal (whole urad dal without skin) - 3/4 cups 2. Shallots - 10 (chopped) 3. Green chillies - 3 4. Curry leaves - 1 sprig 5. Asafoetida - 1/8 tsp 6. Salt to taste 7. Water as needed Preparations 1. Soak urad dhal with asafetida for 3 hours in cold waters. 2. Grind urad dhal with little water till fluffy. Ice cold water is recommended. This process usually takes around 12 to 15 minutes. You will get a fluffy white batter. 3. Add shallots, green chillies, curry leaves and little salt into the batter ...