Urud Vadai Medhu Vadai

Delight your taste buds with Urud Vadai, also known as Medhu Vadai, a quintessential South Indian delicacy that's crispy on the outside and soft, fluffy on the inside. Made with soaked and ground urad dal (split black gram), this savory fried treat is infused with aromatics like ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, and onions for a burst of flavorful goodness. Perfectly golden and boasting a signature donut-like shape, Medhu Vadai is an irresistible addition to festive or everyday meals. For added crunch, a touch of rice flour can be mixed into the batter. Pair these piping-hot vadai with creamy coconut chutney and tangy sambar for a hearty, traditional serving experience. Whether you're hosting a get-together or craving comfort food, this recipe is sure to elevate your culinary repertoire with its authentic charm.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Split black gram (urad dal)
• 0.25 cup Water
• 2 small Green chilies
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns (optional)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Rice flour (optional, for crispiness)
• 3 cups Oil (for deep frying)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and soak the urad dal in water for 3-4 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Drain the water and grind the dal in a blender or wet grinder, adding 2-3 tablespoons of water at a time. The batter should be thick, smooth, and fluffy. Avoid adding too much water.

Step 3

Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and mix in salt, finely chopped green chilies, curry leaves, grated ginger, black peppercorns (if using), chopped onions, and rice flour (optional). Mix gently until evenly combined.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat. Test the oil by dropping a small portion of batter; it should rise immediately to the surface.

Step 5

Wet your hands with water, take a small ball of batter, and shape it into a ball or disc. Create a hole in the center with your thumb to form the classic donut shape.

Step 6

Gently slide the vadai into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook on medium heat until the vadai turn crisp and golden brown, flipping halfway to ensure even frying.

Step 7

Remove the vadai with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 8

Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	392.8 grams (392.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	767

Total Fat 3.60g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.70g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2444mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 137.30g	50%
Dietary Fiber 39.90g	143%
Total Sugars 4.70g
Protein 52.60g	105%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 338mg	26%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 2226mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.1%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 69.3%