Rawa Medu Vada

A South Indian snack where semolina is mixed with yogurt and spices, shaped into crispy fritters, and served with chutney. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 24 Mar 2021 in Recipes Course

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Main Ingredients	Semolina (rawa), Yogurt
Cuisine	South Indian
Course	Snacks and Starters
Prep Time	21-25 minutes
Cook time	11-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients

1½ cups semolina (rawa)
¾ cup yogurt
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1-2 green chillies, chopped
2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander leaves
12-14 curry leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coconut
Oil for greasing + for deep frying
Green coconut chutney to serve

Method

In a large bowl, add semolina, yogurt, salt, cumin seeds, green chillies, chopped coriander, curry leaves, coconut, and mix well. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, meanwhile grease your palms with oil and take a portion of the mixture and shape it into a ball, flatten it and make a hole in the centre.
Drop the medu vada into the hot oil and deep fry till golden and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper.
Serve hot with coconut chutney.

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