Methu Vada Recipe - Ingredients, Step-by-Step Guide & Nutrition info

Methu Vada

Deep-fried lentil fritters

Ingredients (4 servings)

Ingredient: Urad dal (split black gram)
Quantity: 1 cup )
Preparation: soaked for 4-5 hours

Ingredient: Green chilies
Quantity: 2 )
Preparation: finely chopped

Ingredient: Ginger
Quantity: 1 inch )
Preparation: grated

Ingredient: Curry leaves
Quantity: few )
Preparation: finely chopped

Ingredient: Onion
Quantity: 1 )
Preparation: finely chopped

Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: to taste

Ingredient: Oil
Quantity: for deep-frying

Nutrition / 100 g

Calories: 162
Protein: 11.8g
Carbohydrates: 22.3g
Fat: 1.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Preparation

1. Drain the soaked urad dal completely and grind it to a smooth paste using a grinder or blender.

2. Transfer the ground dal to a bowl and add chopped green chilies, grated ginger, finely chopped curry leaves, finely chopped onions, and salt. Mix well.

3. Heat oil in a deep pan or kadhai for deep-frying.

4. Wet your hand with water and take a small portion of the batter. Shape it into a round ball and press it between your palms to flatten it slightly. Make a small hole in the center of the vada.

5. Gently slide the shaped vada into the hot oil and deep-fry on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.

6. Remove the fried vada from the oil and drain on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil.

7. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.

Methu Vada

Deep-fried lentil fritters

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