How long does Medu Vadai take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Medu Vadai serve?

5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Medu Vadai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Medu Vadai?

1 cup Urad Dal (whole), 2 Green Chilli, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Curry leaves, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 inch Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Medu Vadai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Medu Vadai?

About 200 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Medu Vadai

Name: Medu Vadai
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Urad Dal (whole), Soaked; 2 Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped; 1 inch Ginger, Roughly Chopped; 3 tbsp Water, Cold; 15 Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 10 Curry leaves; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tsp Salt; For Deep Frying Oil

30 min
mild
Serves 5
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Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Ulundhu Vadai, Uddina Vadai, Garelu, Vadai, Vada · Veg · Tiffin, Dal

Tiffin Dal Snacks & Starters Vegan Low fat Dairy-free

Medu vadai, or ulundhu vadai: whole urad dal ground fluffy with ginger, mixed with shallots and deep-fried. Mild, serves 5, 30 minutes plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Pongal, Tamil New Year, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja, Diwali, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

11 items

5 people

Urad Dal (whole), Soaked1 cup
Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped2
Ginger, Roughly Chopped1 inch
Water, Cold3 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced15
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Curry leaves10
Asafoetida1 pinch
Salt1 tsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	200kcal	1000kcal
Protein	12g	58g
Carbohydrate	32g	158g
Fat	3.8g	19g
Fibre	8.9g	45g
Sugar	2.5g	13g

Method

1
Wash and Soak the Urad Dal for 4 hours
Urad Dal (whole)
2
In a mixer grinder, grind the green chilli and ginger.
Green ChilliGinger
3
Add soaked Urad Dal to the same mixer grinder jar.Grind the urad dal with very little cold water until the batter is fluffy and soft but not too watery.
Water
4
Add finely chopped Shallots, crushed black peppercorns, Chopped curry leaves, asafoetida and salt to the batter.
Small Onion (Shallots)Black PeppercornsCoriander LeavesCurry leavesAsafoetidaSalt
5
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Wet your hands with water, make small balls of the batter. Use the thumb finger and make a hole in the middle. Drop the vadai into the oil carefully.
Oil
6
Deep fry until the vadai is crispy and golden brown. Repeat the process until the batter is over.

Before you start

How long does Medu Vadai take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Medu Vadai serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Medu Vadai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Medu Vadai spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Medu Vadai?: 1 cup Urad Dal (whole), 2 Green Chilli, 15 Small Onion (Shallots), 10 Curry leaves, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 inch Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Medu Vadai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Medu Vadai?: About 200 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.