Medu Vadai

Ingredients –

• 1 cup urad dal
• 4 green chillies
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp asafoetida powder
• A bunch of finely chopped coriander leaves
• Oil for deep frying

Method –

1. Soak the urad dal in 2 cups of water for 3 hours
2. Drain off excess water completely
3. Add the green chillies, salt and asafoetida powder
4. Grind to a smooth batter, using very little water
5. Add the chopped coriander leaves and mix well
6. Heat oil in a kadhai
7. Take a tea strainer, invert it, wet it and place a ball of prepared mixture
8. With wet finger, make a hole in centre
9. Invert the tea strainer into the hot oil and drop the mixture ball
10. Similarly, prepare 2-3 more vadas
11. Deep fry on medium flame till golden brown in colour
12. Serve with sambhar and chutney