Measurements

• 1 cup Urad Dal
• 1/2 cup finely chopped Onions
• 2-3 Green Chilies, finely chopped
• 1 inch Ginger
• 10
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, coarsely ground
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Preparation Method

• Soak the Urad Dal in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
• Drain the water and grind the soaked Urad Dal to a smooth batter.
• Add a little water if necessary.
• Transfer the batter to a bowl and add finely chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, black pepper, cumin seeds, and salt.
• Mix well.
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
• Wet your hands and take a small portion of the batter.
• Shape it into a round ball and make a hole in the center to form a doughnut shape.
• Carefully slide the shaped batter into the hot oil.
• Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
• Remove the Medu Vada from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.