Medu Vada

Main Ingredients	Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal), Curry leaves
Cuisine	South Indian
Course	Snacks and Starters
Prep Time	7-8 hour
Cook time	26-30 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients 

• 1 cup split skinless black gram (dhuli urad dal), soaked for 6-8 hours and drained
• 5-6 curry leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coconut 
• 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
• Crushed black peppercorns to taste  
• Salt to taste 
• Oil for deep-frying
• Coconut chutney for serving

Method

1. Blend split skinless black gram along with some water into smooth and thick batter. Transfer in a bowl.
2. Add curry leaves, coconut, green chillies, crushed peppercorns and salt and mix well. 
3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
4. Dampen your palms with some water, take a portion on the batter, make a cavity in the center to shape into medu vada and drop in hot oil directly and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 
5. Serve hot with coconut chutney.