Crispy Medu Vada (Wade)

Prep time: 6 hrs

Cook time: 30 mins Number of servings: 6-7 persons Ingredients Urad Dal - 1 cup (soaked) Water - about 1/4 cup Salt - 1/2 tsp Onion - 1 no. (finely chopped) Green Chili - 2 nos. (finely chopped) Curry Leaves Oil For Deep Frying  Method Soak the urad dal for 4 hrs Strain the water and transfer the urad dal to a mixer jar. Add the water gradually and grind it to a smooth and thick batter Refrigerate the batter for 2 hrs After 2 hrs, add salt, onions, green chilies, curry leaves to the batter and mix well Take a banana leaf and wipe it with some water Take a small amount of the batter and place it over the banana leaf and shape it (you can use water to help shape the vada) Heat some oil for deep frying, slowly drop the vadas into the hot oil and deep fry them till they are golden brown in color (Maintain medium flame while frying the vadas) Serve the Medu vada hot