VegetarianBreakfastSouth India
Medu Vada
Medu Vada is a vegetarian breakfast from South India. It is made with urad dal, black pepper and cumin. One serving has about 150 kcal, 6 g protein, 15 g carbs and 8 g fat.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving

- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Breakfast
- Cuisine
- South India
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Style
- Indulgent
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
Nutrition per serving

150kcal / serving
- Protein
- 6 g 15%
- Carbs
- 15 g 38%
- Fat
- 8 g 46%
- Fibre
- 3 g
| Iron | 2mg |
|---|---|
| Magnesium | 30mg |
| Potassium | 200mg |
How to make Medu Vada: videos
Quick answers
Is Medu Vada vegetarian?
Yes. Medu Vada is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Medu Vada?
About 150 kcal per serving, with 6 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
Where is Medu Vada from?
Medu Vada comes from South India.
What is Medu Vada made of?
The main ingredients are urad dal, black pepper and cumin.
When do you eat Medu Vada?
Medu Vada is usually eaten as a breakfast.








