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Uzhunnu Vada/Urad Dal Vada



Uzhunnu Vada/Urad Dal Vada

Uzhunnu vada or medu vada is a very common snack in south India and is a perfect accompaniment with a cup of hot piping tea.I like it as a snack but again cannot resist when it is served with idli,sambar and chutney as breakfast. One might wonder where does all the aroma come from? The  plain deep fried lentils is by itself flavorful because I make them often for  vada curry. But in uzhunnu vada the addition of pearl onions,ginger and curry leaves imparts a wonderful aroma that is irresistible.This is something I really missed when I came here to the US until I started making my home made version. Try this you will surely love it.

Ingredients

Urad Dal/Black lentil skinless- 1 cup
Rice flour- 2 tsp
Pearl Onions- 4-5
Ginger finely chopped- 1 inch thick
Curry leaves finely chopped- 1 spring
Green chilly  finely chopped- 3
Whole black pepper- 5-6
salt to taste
Oil- 2 cup to fry


Wash and soak urad dal and rice for about 4-5 hours.
Drain the urad dal and grind into a smooth thick batter. Do not add more than two to three tbs of water. It should be thick batter to form shape.
Add chopped ginger, green chilly, curry leaves, and whole black pepper. Mix in salt and set aside for about 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan. Just before frying, add the chopped shallots and mix. If the batter is not thick enough to form shapes, add two tablespoons of rice powder.
Drop a small portion of the batter to check the oil temperature. If it sizzles, the oil is ready to fry.
Take a small bowl of water and wet your hands first. Take a lemon-sized portion of the batter, and shape it into a  ball. Press a finger through the middle to make a depression in the center. Gently drop into hot oil and fry in medium flame till both sides turn crispy golden brown. You can fry four to five vadas in each batch. Serve with chutney and sambar.


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Sago Pearls Vada
Pazham Pori
Parippu Vada
Neyyappam
Samosa
Dil Pasand
Vada Pav

Try this...
Hope you will all enjoy..

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  1. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    wow chechi can i have them all :) superb presentation and looks so attractive :) its snowing here and would love to have these for company

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  2. divyagcpJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Vada has come out very well.. The perfect shape.. I still cant get the shape right. But this is my hubby's favorite.. Hope to get it soon.. :)
    Nice clicks too..

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  3. Sanoli GhoshJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Love these vadas anytime. Yummy and crisp.

    today's recipe:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.in/2013/01/sojne-phuler-torkari-drumstick-blossoms.html

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  4. Rumana RawatJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    They are looking so perfectly done and lovely color:)

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  5. SwathiJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Adipoli vada suja, can you send me some for this evening.

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  6. Binys RecipesJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    wow superb...its my fav

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  7. Sangeetha PriyaJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Wow perfect treat for this weather n perfectly done, love the presentation too...

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  8. My Kitchen AnticsJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    its perfect weather here for these beauties :)

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  9. Vidya ChandrahasJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Crispy tempting vada suja..Done it perfectly

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  10. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    aaah lovely them totally:) so soft

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  11. aipiJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Gorgeous and perfect looking!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    perfectly done vadas...
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  13. JulieJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    wow,they look so very tempting & authentic..parcel me some,a perfect weather to munch...my husband's favorite snack!!!

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  14. divyaJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    so inviting clicks..looks very yummy

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  15. Love2cook MalaysiaJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Your vadais made me mouthwatery! How delicious with chutney...too good!

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  16. UnknownJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Perfectooooo

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  17. UrmilaJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    yummyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy....enikkippol venam

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  18. UrmilaJanuary 18, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    yummy.....enikkippo; venam

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  19. UnknownJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    such a delicious breakfast item!!! looking super perfect!!
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  20. ChitraJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    wow, perfect shape.. love it :)

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  21. Sweet'n'SavouryJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    feel like picking one straight from your awesome pics... love the chutneys

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  22. HemaJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Perfect vadas and beautiful clicks..

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  23. SimplyfoodJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Perfect with a Cup of tea.

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  24. NiruJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    OMG.....I love them soooooo much...but I always end up with runny batter and mix rava and make idli......jus love the perfect vada...well made....

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  25. Kaveri VenkateshJanuary 20, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Tempting vadas...very nicely made...love it

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  26. Priya SureshJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Cant take my eyes from ur beautiful vadas, love to enjoy with spicy coconut chutney.

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  27. Rinku NaveenJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Perfect and crisp uzhunnu vada. Just the way I like it.

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  28. SonaJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Vada looks delicious.. These vadas are tempting me.. Loved the clicks with chutneys..

    Spill the Spices

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  29. ShylajaJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Perfect shaped vadais. Wish I had the whole bowl

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  30. www.mahaslovelyhome.comJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    yummmmmy and very tempting..nice cliks

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  31. Padhu SankarJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Lovely pics .I am drooling here

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  32. cookingvarietiesJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    hi suja. how are you. your vada looks so soft and very flavorful- very nice pic too.

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  33. VrindaJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Super tempting vadas..my all time fav but mine never comes perfect..urs look perfect in shape n texture..yummmmmm

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  34. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    wow it looks gorgeous.. well made..

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  35. MélangeJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Perfect ..Nicely puffed up .Nalla ugran presentation my aesthetic friend Suja..And,enikku athu muzhuvan eduthukondu odaan thonnunnu.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Love the delicacies of south indian recipe,nice colour.
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  37. IreneJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    All I can say is PERFECT :)

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  38. Vikis KitchenJanuary 23, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    super...super..super...no words other than this dear. Vadai Looks perfect!

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