ReceptnaptárMedu vada (South Indian lentil doughnuts)
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- Wash the dal and soak for 6 hours, then grind or blend with a little water into a thick, smooth paste.
- Mix in the salt, asafoetida, curry leaves, cumin and pepper.
- Heat the oil to medium in a deep pan (kadai).
- With wet palms, take a little batter, shape it into a ball and press a hole in the middle with your thumb like a doughnut.
- Fry in medium-hot oil until golden and crisp.
- Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.
Source: Wikibooks Cookbook – Medu Vada (South Indian Savory Lentil Donut) (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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