Posted on March 1st, 2009
Few days back, I tried to prepare medhu vadai. But the batter didn’t have thick consistency. In fact I added very little water while grinding still I couldn’t shape the vadais (with the hole). I prepared medhu bonda with it and it was great hit 
This time I was more conscious about adding water while grinding the urad dal. The vadais came out very well. Here is my version of mini medhu vadai – ulundu vadai.
Medhu Vadai - Ulundhu Vadai
Ingredients:
Urad dal: 200 gms
Onion: 1 medium sized
Green chilies: few
Curry leaves: few
Pepper: 1 tbsp
Salt: To taste
Preparation Method:
- Soak the urad dal in water for about 30 mins.
- Drain the water completely and leave it for another 20-30 mins.
- Now grind the dal without adding water.
- Chop the onion, green chilies and curry leaves and add it to the batter.
- Add pepper and salt and mix well.
- Take a plastic sheet and grease it with little oil.
- Take the batter in small amounts, pat it in the greased sheet and make a hole in the center.
- After shaping, transfer it in ladle and slide it in the oil.
- Deep fry the vadais.
Tips and Tricks:
- Shaping vadais would be very easy if the dough has a thick consistency.
- We can easily pat the dough in our hand and slide it in the oil using a ladle.
- I used greased plastic sheet since this was my first attempt.
- It would be safe if we use wooden ladle.
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1. March 2009 at 5:45 pm
well done.if maauu is very lose it drink oil heavly. to dry oil we must try viveks method
2. March 2009 at 2:43 pm
Oh yes! The batter should be thick enough to prepare medhu vadas. Thanks for the tips
2. March 2009 at 6:10 am
Wow… looks absolutely mouth watering. Somehow Chef Anu has a knack of simplifying the recipes and making them look tasty! This medhu vadai looks so authentic…
reminds me of my school/college days
2. March 2009 at 2:45 pm
Wow… Glad that I was able to remind your sweet college memories. Guess u had “fun filled” time in your canteen
2. March 2009 at 7:20 pm
Exactly what I am craving for,right now..:)looks yum..:)
First time here..u have a lovely space..:)
3. March 2009 at 7:40 pm
Thanks a lot varsha. Glad that u liked My Scrawls. Do keep visiting here and I shall keep checking yours.
3. March 2009 at 12:21 am
Hi Anu,
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Your vadas look completely utterly perfectly delicious!
Picture tempts me a lot!
-Priya
3. March 2009 at 7:45 pm
Thanks for the lovely comments Priya. Do stay tuned with My Scrawls
3. March 2009 at 12:38 am
Anu, you say its ur first time? It looks great! Spices n all lovely shape n color! (Btw, tks for ur lovely comment at mine, hv added u to my reader – new post n I will b here!
:D )
3. March 2009 at 7:46 pm
So sweet of u Purnima. Am happy to have lots of motivators around me
3. March 2009 at 2:06 am
wow! that looks yum n perfect!
thanks for visiting my blog and keep in touch!
3. March 2009 at 7:47 pm
Thanks Srilekha.
3. March 2009 at 2:26 pm
Medhu vadai looks tempting and perfect Anu. Thanks for adding me to your site, I have added your site to my links section too !
3. March 2009 at 7:48 pm
Am elated to join ur blog roll Usha! Thanks a lot.
8. March 2009 at 9:18 am
Wow, what a softy yummy Medhu Vadai, it really tempt me to eat. Great…..
16. March 2009 at 12:11 am
Very appetizing!The Medhvadais are”mouthwatering”.They are real Ulundu softies. A little Arisi Mavu[rice flour] added @step 5 along with pepper and salt to the batter does the trick. you’ll get the traditional MadhuVadai served everywhere.Enjoy!
P.Ramachandran