Ingredients: cup White Urad Dal (Whole), teaspoon Mustard seeds, Shallots - finely chopped, Carrot (Gajjar) - grated, Green Chilli - finely chopped, sprig Mint Leaves (Pudina) - finely chopped, sprig Curry leaves - finely chopped, teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns - coarsely pounded, Oil - for deep frying, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Masala Ulundu Vadai Recipe, soak the urad dal vada in warm water for about 2 hours. Once the dal is well soaked, drain the water and grind it along with a bit a salt into a smooth batter.Transfer the ground urad dal batter into a large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients except the oil for deep frying. Stir well to combine the ulundu vada batter, check the salt and adjust accordingly.Heat oil for deep frying in a pan. Once the oil is heated, drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and deep fry on medium heat until well browned and crisp.Once done, drain the oil and place on paper towels to absorb the excess oils.Proceed the same way to make the masala ulundu vada and serve warm.Serve the Masala Ulundu Vadai along with Spicy Coconut Chutney as a tea time snack or for breakfast along with Methi Leaves Sambar Recipe and Thonnai Idli Recipe .