STEP 2.wash and soak dal in about 3 cups of water for about 2-3 hours.
STEP 3.drain all the water from soaked dal. grind urad dal smooth paste using very little water. i have used authentic grinding stone, but wet grinder or even mixer grinder can be used.
STEP 4.the batter should be thick and use very little water. the right consistency is very important or otherwise, you will not be able to get the vada shape.
STEP 5.add pinch of hing to make it more digestible.
STEP 6.heat the oil in a frying pan in medium flame. wet your palms and take a lemon size batter.
STEP 7.make hole in the center and slide it into the hot oil.
STEP 8.the vada should float on top of oil.
STEP 9.make sure your oil is not too hot. otherwise the vadas would not cook evenly.
STEP 10.fry on both sides till it becomes golden brown in colour.
STEP 11.serve medu vada immediately with chutney collections or sambar collections.
Nutrition value
162
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat12 g Protein26 g Carbs6 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
< 1g
Protein
12g
Carbs
26g
Fiber
6g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
26g
Protein
12g
Fiber
6g
Fats
Fat
< 1g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
28mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
5mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
44mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
0mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
87mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
188mg
Selenium
12mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment