In most South Indian homes, ulundu vadai is a must on any given auspicious day. It is a great snack too. The crispy golden outer layer and spongy inside mmm... makes my mouth water. Though easy, it is also quite tricky to make. The batter has to be in the right consistency or else it will become oily and soggy.
Urad dal, the main ingredient here is one of the few beans which has "Essential Fatty Acids" (EFA) which is not produced in our body. In simple terms, urad dal is called "brains food". Many researchers believe that the reason behind "brainy Hindus/Indians" might be because they eat a lot of urad dal fermented food like idly, dosa or vada. It is also quite important for women. During puberty time girls are given "ulundu kali" to strengthen their back bone. Researchers also believe it might even help people with brain disorders like Alzhimers, Parkinson's etc...
With enough introduction lets get back to this super delicious snack
