Ingredients

• 3/4 cup - urad dal
• 10-12 - small onion/shallots (or big onion - 1), optional
• 2 - green chillies
• 1 inch piece - ginger
• 2 tbsp - coriander leaves, chopped
• curry leaves, a sprig
• 3-4 pinches - asafetida
• salt as needed
• 1/4 cup -water.

How to Make Medhu vada

• Soak urad dal for 1 hour. Grind with a little water till fluffy.
• Chop onions, ginger, green chillies, coriander and curry leaves, and add all these to the batter along with salt and asafoetida.
• Mix well and keep aside for some time.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a kadai. Wet your right hand, make a small ball with the batter, use your thumb to make a hole in the middle and drop it in the oil.
• Fry on medium flame, turning the vadas, until both sides are crisp and golden brown.
• Serve hot with sambar/coconut chutney.
• Recipe and Image courtesy: Rak`s Kitchen
• http://www.rakskitchen.net/