Firstly, in a bowl take 1 cup urad dal, 2 tbsp rice and rinse well.

Soak for 6 to 8 hours making sure the dal is soaked well.

Drain off the water and transfer to the mixer jar. You can also grind in grinder for better texture.

Grind to smooth paste adding water as required. Make sure to add very little water as it helps to make the batter thick.

Transfer the fluffy batter to a large plate.

Add a pinch hing ¾ tsp salt and whisk well.

This helps to incorporate air in the batter and make the batter fluffy.

Also add 2 chilli, 1 inch ginger, 2 tbsp coriander, few curry leaves, and 1 tsp cumin.

Mix well making sure everything is well combined.

Now you can shape the vada using a tea strainer. Make sure to wet your hands and tea strainer. Place a ball-sized batter and make a hole in center.

Drop down gently in medium hot oil.

Flip over and fry on low to medium flame.

Fry till the vada turns golden brown and crispy. Drain off.

Finally, enjoy Medu Vada Recipe with chutney and sambar.