Uzhunnu Vada / Medu Vadai RECIPE#229

Step 1 :-  Soak  2 cups of urad dal , for 4-5  hours.

                

and grind well  with  1 -2 table  spoons of water . And keep aside.

Step 2 :-  FINELY chop 1/2 of a big onion , 2-3 " of ginger root , 3-5 green chillies , 2 twigs  of curry leaves  and a  stalks of celery , and keep aside 

Step 3 :-  COMBINE  the step 1 "batter" ,  Step 2 "ingredients "  , salt , Cumin seeds  ( 1/2 a  teaspoon ) , and 1 teaspoon of paprika  or red chilli powder .

And now add 2 table spoons of rice flour or semolina  and 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder  . Combine well and keep aside

Step 4 :- Heat  a pan on stove top and then add oil and then heat the oil. 

Step 5 :-   Make small round patties , and make a hole in the center  of the patties  [with the  finger  ( make sure your palms are wet while "handling''  the "batter " ] .

Step 6 :-  Deep fry the patties [make sure the heat is on medium mode], until it becomes golden brown in color .

Step 7 :- Place the "vadas" on  paper towel to absorb extra oil.

Step 8:- Uzhunnu Vada / Medu Vadai  is ready ....... Enjoy  the  hot  vadas with chutneys/  or with your  favorite sauces  ...... :) ......- JA-Mathew-