Crispy Medu Vada in Edmonton

About Our Medu Vada

The secret to a good vada is in the grinding. Urad dal is soaked and ground to a thick, aerated batter with very little water, then whipped until it is light enough to float. That air is what gives medu vada its fluffy centre rather than the dense, oily texture of a poorly made fritter.

We season the batter with crushed black pepper, fresh ginger, green chilies and curry leaves, shape each vada by hand and fry it only when it is ordered. Dropped into sambar or dipped in coconut chutney, it is the South Indian snack Edmonton guests keep adding to the table at the last minute.

What Makes Our Medu Vada Special

• Urad dal ground and whipped in house for an airy centre
• Hand-shaped and fried to order, never held under a lamp
• Seasoned with black pepper, ginger, chili and curry leaves
• Served with hot sambar and coconut chutney
• Vegetarian and perfect for sharing as a starter

How to Enjoy Medu Vada at Nitara

Eat one straight away while it still crackles, then let the next one sit in the sambar for a moment to soak it up – that is sambar vada. Pair it with idli sambar for the classic tiffin plate.

Perfect Pairings

Vada works as a starter before a Hyderabadi chicken biryani or alongside a plain dosa for a vegetarian spread.

Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery in Southwest Edmonton

Medu vada is available for dine-in, takeout and delivery from our kitchen on Daniels Way SW, serving Chappelle Gardens, Desrochers, Cavanagh and Allard. They are also one of our most requested items for small catering trays and get-togethers.