Medu vada

It is  most popular south Indian dish served with idli sambar. These fried cakes can be eaten during for break fast ,lunch , snack or dinner. These are loved by children and are good idea for tiffins.

Ingredient....

1. Urad dal/ Split white lentil 3 cups
2. 4-5 tbspoon yellow moong dal
3. Water enough for soaking 
4. Salt

Pictorial recipe
  

Soak  lentil in water  for 4-5 hrs, take in mixer grinder , then grind into a smooth paste by adding very little water and ferment overnight .

Well fermented batter look like this with enough aeration. To this i have add salt and jeera to make simple vadas.you can also add chopped onion ,chopped chillies,chopped coriander leaves or any other spices of your choice. Then mix properly.

heat oil in a kadhai.

wet your fingers 

 take a small amount on your fingers.

flaten it with your finger tips.

dip your index finger in water

make a hole in the centre 

place in hot oil 

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serve hot mendu vada with tomato chutney and sambar.