Vada is one dish that features in almost all cuisines of India. From north India’s soft and spongy, water-soaked fritter, served in a dahi vada chaat to south India's crispy fried vadas served with a bowl of sambhar and chutneys, vada impresses its fans across regions. But one ingredient that is common to all vadas found in India is dal. South’s medu vada, for instance, is made with soaked and ground urad dal, which is mixed with a host of different spices to make the delicious vadas. And it is the magic of spices that allows medu vada to be so versatile.  

Medu vada is a popular south Indian snack, which usually one can enjoy for breakfast or a small evening binge. But when bingeing, you can also experiment to your heart’s content, especially with medu vada. Intrigued? Well, ig you are someone who doesn’t like to put in a lot of effort for snacking or breakfast, we’ve got some simple recipes that not just simplify making vadas but also give it a unique spin. You will love the twist to your favourite snack!