Medu Wadas

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Medu Wadas

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :6 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 12 Min

Total Time : 6 Hr 12 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 cups urad dal


  • 1 tsp red chilli powder


  • 1/4 tsp salt


  • 1/2 inch ginger piece


  • 1 nos green chilli


  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds


  • 2 cups oil for deep frying


  • 3 tbsp water ( use as needed )

Directions

  • Wash and soak the dal for at least 6 hours.
  • Grind to a paste using as little water as possible.
  • Do not grind at one go.
  • Scrap it in between.
  • This helps to grind with less water.
  • The batter consistency is very important for making wadas.
  • Add the green chilli and ginger  to grind as well.
  • Remove in a bowl.
  • Add cumin seeds, salt and red chilli powder.
  • Mix well.
  • Take oil in a thick bottom pan.
  • Heat on medium flame.
  • Now, lower the flame.
  • Wet the fingers of both hands.
  • Take about a tablespoon of batter with the fingers.
  • Using the thumb, make a hole in the center.
  • Gently slide in the hot oil.
  • Let it fry on one side.
  • Flip with a slotted spoon.
  • Cook the other side as well till golden brown.
  • Ready all the Wadas similarly.
  • Serve with coconut chutney.