Medu Vada ,the Indian doughnut 😉  is a savoury fritter-type snack from Southern region of  India .The general way of preparing medu vada is to make a thick batter of Black gram (without skin ). This mixture may then be subsequently seasoned by mixing with cumin seeds, onion, curry leaves, salt, chilies, black pepper grains & coriander leaves.

Ingredients 

• 1 cup Urad dal soaked for 2-3 hrs ( Black gram without skin )
• Vegetable Oil to deep fry
• 1 medium sized onion finely chopped
• 2-3 green chilly chopped
• 1 tspn coarsely pounded black pepper
• Freshly chopped Coriander leaves
• Salt to taste

Process

• Soak urad dal for 3 hours in water.
• Grind into a paste using as little water as possible,add salt to taste and mix well.
• Cover it  keep aside for about 4-5 hours or even overnight if you are planning for breakfast.
• Beat the batter with a spoon for 3-4 min, this will help the batter becomes light and fluffy.
• Now add freshly chopped coriander leaves,finely chopped onion,chillies and coarsely pounded black pepper.
• Wet you hand and place a tablespoon of batter on the hand in the shape of a circle.
• Dip a wet finger in the middle to create the hole in the vada.
• Slide vada into hot oil using other hand slowly .
• Fry on medium high heat till golden.
• Serve hot with Sambhar & coconut chutney. Enjoy Ting !!!