By Garima Johar
February 5, 2026
Medu vada, the South Indian staple, is a popular breakfast or snack option. Made with urad dal, it is served with sambar and nariyal ki chutney. To make crispy medu vada at home, follow this recipe.
1 cup urad dal 2-3 cups water 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2-3 Green chillies 1 onion 1 inch ginger 1/4 cup coriander leaves Salt to taste Curry leaves Oil for frying
Rinse and soak urad dal. Grind with cumin seeds till you get a paste-like consistency.
Add a little water and salt and whisk the batter vigorously to make it lighter and fluffier.
Mix in tadka made with curry leaves, green chillies, chopped onion, coriander leaves, and ginger.
Take small portions of the batter, shape into balls, flatten them, and make a hole in the centre.
Heat some oil and deep-fry the vadas till golden brown. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.