Medhu Vadai

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the urad dal in water a couple of times and soak them in water for 4-5 hours.
2. 2
   Drain well and transfer all the lentils in a grinder.
3. 3
   First add 1 tbsp water and grind for a few minutes. Grind again in intervals scraping and stirring the batter a few times.
4. 4
   When the batter has become smooth, fluffy and soft, stop grinding.
5. 5
   Add the crushed black pepper, cumin, green chilies, asafetida and salt to the ground batter.
6. 6
   Mix well and keep aside.
7. 7
   Shape the medu vada.
8. 8
   Heat oil in a pan and fry the vadas in medium hot oil till golden and crisp.
9. 9
   Drain the vadas on paper napkins.
10. 10
    Serve the vadas hot with coconut chutney and sambar.