Uzhunnu Vada(Medu Vada)

Ingredients

Urad Dal (Split Black Gram) – 1 cup

Onion – 3 tbsp, finely chopped

Green Chilly – 2, finely chopped

Ginger – 1 tsp, finely chopped

Curry Leaves – 1 tsp, finely chopped

Pepper – 1 tsp, crushed

Salt – to taste

Oil – for deep frying

Preparation

Wash and soak dal in water for overnight or at least 4 hrs. Drain and grind well to a fine paste. Add rest of the ingredients in batter and combine well. Mean while heat oil in a frying pan. Wet the hand, take batter, make lemon-size ball, flatten, make a hole in the center using thumb and slide slowly to the hot oil. Fry till both sides get crispy golden brown. Wet hand every time when shaping vada.

Note

Dal should be grind well using less water. If using food processor, no water is needed for grinding.

Source

Got tips and ideas from friend Santhi.