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Medu Vada Onion Rings

Onion rings get a desi makeover—coated in a fluffy, seasoned urad dal batter and deep-fried to perfection. A fusion snack that’s bold, crunchy, and best enjoyed hot with classic chutneys. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Medu Vada Onion Rings - SK Khazana

Main Ingredients Large onions, Split skinless black grams (dhuli urad dal)
Cuisine Fusion
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 4-5 hours
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg

Ingredients 

  • 2 large onions, cut into round slices and layers separated
  • 1 cup split skinless black grams (dhuli urad dal) soaked for 4 hours
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
  • 8-10 curry leaves chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil to deep fry
  • Refined flour for coating
  • Coconut chutney to serve

Method

  1. Drain and put black gram into a grinder jar and grind to a fine paste. Transfer into a bowl.
  2. Add crushed black peppercorns, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves, and mix well. Add salt and mix again.
  3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Spread refined flour on a plate.
  4. Dust the onion rings with flour, coat with the medu vada batter and slide them into hot oil and deep-fry in medium hot oil till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  5. Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot with coconut chutney.
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