Udina Vada or Medhu Vada

 

How To Make Medhu Vada Batter?

1. Wash the whole skinless urad dal and then soak in enough water for at least 4 hours. 
2. Then drain all the water and take into the grinder jar. Start by adding no water , Grind into the smooth batter.  The batter consistency should be medium (not too thick, not too thin and runny)
   
   
   
3. Remove it to a large bowl. Add salt, chillie powder, Baking powder - 1/4spoon, chopped  coconut pieces, curry leaves.

How To Shape Medhu Vada And Fry?

1. Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat for frying vadas.
2. To shape the vada, keep the bowl of water handy. Dip your hand generously into the water.
   
   
   
3. Take a large spoonful of batter on the wet hand (not on palm, on your four fingers), then make a hole in the center using your thumb (make sure your thumb is wet as well, so the batter doesn’t stick).
4. And fry the vada in low flame for an four minutes or till color changes.