Rawa Medu Vada

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Drop the medu vada into the hot oil and deep fry till golden and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper.
4. Serve hot with coconut chutney.