Urad Vada (Medu Vada)

Like 'POLO' the mint with an hole this is 'VADA'. It goes good as evening snacks.
Also called Uddina vade, Medhu Vada, Uddu Vada

Ingredients :
Urad Dhal : 150 gms
Rice : 2 tbl spns
Pepper : 1 tbl spn (crushed)
Green chillies : 2 Nos. (finely chopped) optional
Cumin seeds : 1 tbl spn
Baking powder : 3 pinches
Grate coconut : 2 tbl spoons
Salt
Oil for frying

Method : Soak Urad dhal and rice for abt 4 hours and grind it without adding water. Add jst a few drops if you are not able to grind. (rice gives crispyness to the vada). Add crushed pepper, cumin seeds, green chillies, baking powder, coconut and salt and mix well. (you can refrigate and use it after one or two days also)
Frying : Heat oil in a pan. Wet you hands a little with water and take the dough in small rounds and press it flat and making a small hole in the middle (the dough has to be really thick for getting the proper rounds) and drop it in the oil and fry it in medium heat till it turns golden bown.
Serve hot with coconut chuttney or sambar