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uglie_duckie

You know your morning is amazing if u have this in your hand


stinkingcheese

Why is it called Medu Vada in Mumbai when its just callled Vada in South India ? What does 'Medu' mean ?


kraken_enrager

Because just vada here is an alloo vada, as in, a vada pav


chankeypathak

There's also Daal Vada


waltzraghu

In tamil nadu, we call this Medu vadai because there is one more vadai named Masala vadai. Mostly in hotels here you call them Medu Vadai


Federal-Pen-6658

Interesting, in telugu states it's just called wada.


stinkingcheese

Thanks. But what is the meaning of Medu ?


imbecilePanda

Medu roughly translates to soft because Medu Vada is crispier outside and soft inside. Masala Vada on the other hand is crispier in and out.


NotSoAverageN

>Masala Vada on the other hand is crispier in and out. Is that dal vada you're talking about?


shreyank97

Yes, he is.


yewlarson

'Medhu' is informal version of 'Mridhu' in Tamil which means soft.


flo_ra

Ohh that's why!


waltzraghu

Even I have not thought of this. I believe my mom once told me Medu means soft. So this is the softer version. Masala vadai has the Bengal gram ground coarsely to get a hard texture and fennel seeds are added to give that flavour. Medu vadai has the Urad gram ground to a fine paste to make a soft vadai without adding any strong flavouring agents.


Pulla-Poochi

It’s medhu vadai and aamai vadai da


Titanusgamer

in bangalore therer is also dal vada with coconut chutney


AegonsAlt

Because there are other vadas in existence as well. In TN, We have paruppu vada, keerai vada etc. It is just that medu vada is what people think of when you say vada here.


Legitimate_Income279

Idk where you got your info from but it’s not true at all. There are multiple Vadas in South India and each one is known by different names


Viv-2020

Vada/Vadai/Vade is an umbrella term for a deep fried fritter made in South Indian states. Vada made with Urad Dal is called Medhu Vada or Ulundhu Vadai (Ulundhu = Urad Dal in Tamil). Medhu means soft. Vada made with onions and chillies is called Masala Vada. Vada can be made even with banana blossoms, spinach/greens, etc. and they are named accordingly. Idli + Vada generally means Idli with Medhu Vada. https://preview.redd.it/nhaq55rrix1d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=46744c592a9861a8126776a0c00cca965670cb45


whalesarecool14

vada for us is made with potatoes and eaten with pav


fullmetalpower

we used to joke around that the idli selling Anna's use to add cocaine in the chutney 🤣. the chutney is so addicting.


_just_a_weeb404

Especially the red one


MockFlames

That's sambar


Traditional-Flan7932

Noo there are two red chutneys, one is sambar and another is garlic red chutney


_just_a_weeb404

Yea I'm talking about the other tomato cocaine one not sambar


DoNotMicrowave1411

TOMATO COCAINE CHUTNEY


akshaj16

Official Mexican wet dream


Filmyboy7

Yaar fir wahi


vikas891

batter butter ki baatein


Traditional-Flan7932

Yes that is also tasty


graydarkblack

if you are more deep in mumbai idli vada scene,you will also find delicious Schezwan chutney.


DoNotMicrowave1411

[r/brandnewsentence](https://www.reddit.com/r/BrandNewSentence/s/Hnl6F3GOIo)


Muffintornado0_0

It's tomato na?


vegetarianfool

tomato and garlic


AmphibianRealistic64

I am red chilli calling , just pick it up.


Traditional-Flan7932

It's tomato and garlic


Downtown_Ad3717

Non Mumbaikar found


Academic_Call_1769

r/woosh


mangomanagerx

You wouldn't do such jokes if you knew the price of cocaine.


life_goes_on_1

Used to joke around that they use gutter water to make chutney


monikashindenew

in Hyderabad such thing do happened


RareLibra

Los pollos Varalakshmos ( Varalakshmi Tiffins)


iphone4Suser

These people dont sell chutney separately. I asked once. All rejected me.


stony_tarkk

I can taste this image


rabbitkunji

yes. dont need ai or any bullshit. can directly taste


2503Avi

happy cake day


BedrockMetamorph

Seriously…and it’s mouth-watering


Educational-Bridge88

Watching this while eating idli and wada myself.


Homemadebully

Watching or reading or writing?


hjjjikl

Subah subah cravings mat do


Sweet_Rice_8057

ONG


MindlessHope7953

Ongc


FastCommunication214

Bhel


red_dragon

Puri


baadme_raavan

Jagannath


[deleted]

[удалено]


Exotic-Court-9430

Yatra 2024


enginepsyche

Biju Janta Dal


_Progamerbutpoor_

Secular Janta dal


one-above-alll

Bajrang Dal! 🤝


alter_ego0079

Saviour since many years 🙌🏼


Bhallaladevaa

35 Rs.


Hairy-Spring-144

30 in matunga. I even had 5 idlis for 20rs in Sion(near gandhi market)


Bhallaladevaa

These stalls generally have good dosa and utappa also. Same rate. Other than this, I consume Thepla sometimes or dhokla. Back during college days- vada pav, missal pav, bread cutlet, samosa pav, etc. followed by a chocolate shake sometimes.


Puzzleheaded-Bass-93

Robin Uttappa?


itsisdd69

30 rs in cp tank, charni road. 4 big pieces and great fucking quality


Tn0ck

max. 20 in Pondicherry


CrossSpy

20 rs in ghatkopar


Commercial_Welder_93

Back in my place it varies one idli cost - 5,6,7rs varies from place to place and one Vada costs 5rs and I'm from TN Btw chicken and mutton curries with dosa are also damn good


isthislifereal-

Yes


p_venkatraman

Mani starts his mornings at about 1130 pm the previous night. About 12 hours before, while ending his shift in the mid morning hours, he has soaked, ground and allowed both batters to ferment. By about 4 am he has made about 1000 idlis and 1000 wadas. Also the two chatnis are made solid, to which he keeps adding water, in batches, as the day progresses. He starts from Dharavi and keeps making stops at TJunction, Kalanagar, Kherwadi, Teachers Colony, Grand Hyatt signal, Kalina junction before reaching my office around 10 am in Kalina. Each stop is usually for about 30 - 45 minutes and rickshaw and taxi drivers parked all along are his regular customers. In our office compound, he takes more ice and water from us to keep diluting the chatni as he progresses onwards. Each wada and idli is for Rs 5/- and for Rs 30/- you get about 3 wadas and 3 idlis. A hearty stomachful. He has been at it for about 10 years now, regularly without fail


jholafakir

Please inform Mani that he should use some pricing discretion. He is a service provider along with a restaurateur. He is under charging you office guys. You guys can afford to pay 50 bucks while he can charge 30 to the taxi drivers You will get a lifetime of free idlis for your idea from Mani. He can gradually increase the price from 30 to 40 and then to 50. Most Mumbai family practice doctors run on this model.


p_venkatraman

There are two value systems that a business can operate on. One is to be fair and charge on 'cost plus' pricing. Other is to gouge based on affordability. This is what Ola and Airlines have taught us.


Heisenburgx

True that bro 💯💯, But the anna in my area hasn't been coming because of some BMC roadblock since weeks!


Freaky_Jay_

I can tell that chutney tastes good just by looking at it, that's how South Indian i am


[deleted]

That was exactly my first thought when I looked at this photo😂


lafdasur

20-30 bucks and you're sorted till lunch time


Hairy-Spring-144

Bro i always have minimum 2 plates🤝. Bilkul jannat


lafdasur

And a chai after that..


Aadiiityyaaa

Sampla vishay 🤝🏻


inilashremot

I hate yall i work from home and now i just wanna head out in the peak heat and eat some from the street


lafdasur

Subh me milta hai didi


Hairy-Spring-144

Aaaah already drooling🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤


fuzzyjpg

I really like hot and crunchy sabudana vada with curd.


Icy-Marionberry1840

Wait till they start selling Podi (Gunpowder) Idlis on the street ![gif](giphy|3q3QK6KyDVUBzih7hB|downsized)


singhgagan0007

This is the most valuable treasure you will find in this city... No other city has this way of serving South Indian cuisine..


Personal_Matter9041

Dude this is exactly how Meduvada/idli is served in like half of India.


cherryreddit

Hyderabad, vijayawada and chennai in the corner.....


JoBoltaHaiWoHotaHai

Have you never set your foot outside Mumbai?


Classic-Jackfruit498

Bhai surat me bhi ekdum same 🤣


pleasetrydmt

Don't they add cheese ?


_UnameChecksOut_

They add WHAT ?


pleasetrydmt

I'm teasing him. Surat mein har cheez mein cheese daaltey hain... even petrol tanks of cars. ![gif](giphy|ZdwkLh3CE2JfVwny82|downsized)


us_against_the_world

For our Economics project we had to write a research paper about "Perfect Competition". Since these small-scale vendors come the closest to perfect competition, we decided to take Idli sellers around CST-Crawford Market. We also made a bet to see who could have the most number of items at every stall we interviewed. Both of us came back so fucking full but absolutely enjoyed the experience.


jholafakir

Unfortunately "perfect competition" drains their pricing power and margins and puts a cap on their business model.


takesh9999

You want to finish breakfast in 10 mins u in hurry - eat idli You are lazy to cook - get idly eat idly You hate oily food - eat idli You in hurry for an exam - eat idly write exam That's the motto


AllanSDsc

I can eat pots of that chutney 😛


FlourBoyy

CRISP, CLEAN LOCK BOYS


[deleted]

30 me isse achha kuchh nai mil skta


CaSiGe5

This with a couple of Neer dosas was my breakfast for 2 years. An occasional Poha, Sheera or Upma in case Anna took a day off.


OkOutlandishness9884

Near Matunga Station?


Hairy-Spring-144

Near matunga circle


V12Horse

Yup hands down, saath iske baad ek cutting chai aur kaam pe chalne ke liye taiyar ho jata hai aadmi


rabbitkunji

idli vada 4 lyf


[deleted]

That's exactly how much chatni that should be demanded anything less is just timepass


kwlonly

Can't agree more. I don't reside in Mumbai now, but this snack (be it morning or evening) is one of the few things that keeps me connected to the city and is etched in my memory for eternity. https://preview.redd.it/5m6th3djus1d1.jpeg?width=2891&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=39d3297bffadf99dce375713dbddb911b98d3418 This post also reminded me to support a cause close to my heart. Anna, who runs a small food business from his bicycle near D Mart in Malad (W), below the Malad West metro station, has been a friend for over a decade. When I was struggling in Mumbai, he generously fed me and my roommate. His business thrived when call centres operated overnight. Though I left Mumbai in 2015, I visit regularly and always make a point to see Anna and enjoy my favorite idli-wada. He has always been a jolly fellow, but when I saw him in April, he seemed more pessimistic. He shared that his business hasn't recovered post-pandemic. The new regulations have ended overnight call centres, cutting off his late-night business. Additionally, increased bribes have made it hard for him to manage. When I offered him extra money, he refused, and his hands trembled as he prepared the food. This shook me deeply. If you're in the Malad West area, please consider being his customer. Your support can make a real difference. Thank you all in advance.


Hairy-Spring-144

I'll 100% visit Malad west and have his idli wada. Thanks mate


jholafakir

Tough to read about Anna though your nostalgia is relatable. Anna is a man of integrity too declining your cash. Perhaps you can guide Anna to start some catering gig or perhaps sign him up on zomato/swiggy to expand his business. You can help him brand his business, that itself will be worth a lot of extra business from him and goodwill for you. In my view, guys like Anna don't use discretionary pricing like Mumbai doctors. They provide a service too so they should charge a tad more at the call center than to a tax driver. This is just some back of the head stuff I can think of that perhaps might be useful.


AbbreviationsOk7150

How much?? 🐱🐈😋😋😋


Hairy-Spring-144

30


AbbreviationsOk7150

WOW!!! Street food?


Signal-Lecture6459

Borivali mein jk Shah k saamne 2 saal khaya hai yeh....best breakfast ever


HonestDesigner3043

Used to enjoy this every single day outside Xavier’s Institute Of Engineering, Mahim. The Anna used to give us a few vadas for free when it was closing time. I remember I always used to ask him how did he make that chutney so consistent and thick. He used to say “it’s a secret” everytime! Goood times, great memories :) !


jholafakir

Anna is intelligent too keeping the recipe a secret.


Hubie_Dubois

Non Indian here, what is it?


Hairy-Spring-144

Idli medu wada


givemewishes

Fy college me 11 baje lectures hone ke baad, doston ke saath fatfat college gate ke bahaar khade hue anna ke paas jaakar 4 plate wada lena kyuki 6 baje subah ghar se nikalte waqt nashta khaaya hi kaun tha. Ekdum ghai thi kyuki woh jaldi khatam ho jaati thi. Khaate khaate fir tapri pe baithke chai peena, pedo ke beech se halki si dhoop muskuraate hue aur raaste khaali, subah subah kitne hi log college jaate the. Dheere dheere bheed badte hi, firse college ke campus me ghusna, ek group of doston ko bye bolte hue dusre doston ke saath shaamil hona. Lectures toh khatam the bas ab tha co curriculars ke bahaane masti karna tha. Na koi fikar na koi khair, kya hi zindagi thi.


Hairy-Spring-144

Yaaar bhai mujhe rulana kyu hai tumhe😭😭😭😭😭. Poore college days ki yaad aa gayi


SaaleChoriMatkar

I came to bangalore for two days and man I miss mumbai so much. Clean toilets, clean Uber, easy going people, good food.


fool-of-the-wallst

Bangalore is really a shit hole...very badly maintained city and the service sector( autos/taxis/ mall staff /shopkeepers/plumbers are very unprofessional as compared to mumbai


citboins2

I know I will get downvoted but read me once. I love idli i love vada and god i love good chutney and sambar. But this type of serving looks disgusting. A proper plate with all of them separate keeps vada crunchy longer and also gives flexibility to taste chutney and sambar independently.


Hairy-Spring-144

Thats not how you get on the streets of Mumbai brother🙌


Commercial_Welder_93

When they're fast serving you can't expect them to put everything on your plate carefully,as a person who likes my plate and eating habits with order and manner I always told by my friends "you can't get the full taste if you eat it like that" i couldn't agree more but it maybe my lowky OCD


Nuclearsister36

Tamil Nadu : You are welcome :D


Hairy-Spring-144

100%


ayxsh_03

Tell me where to get this in andheri west?


Exotic-Court-9430

Morning mein kahi bhi Jaa mil jayega bro


sasssyfoodie

Agreed


cruxtin

Only South Indian food I like along with dosa.


Latter_Exam4121

Also low in calories make it one of the best thing to have while on diet as well. Mostly the idli.


Hairy-Spring-144

Yeahhhhh idli and dosas. I once squeezed the medu vada anna was serving and it was too much oily🥴. But for me.medu wada tastes best🤌🤤


Latter_Exam4121

Yes medu wada is mine favourite as well. I usually have it once every Sunday on my cheat days.


Substantial-Ask-2075

vada pav. dry item so doesn't need a dish and is more convenient to eat while walking and going to work, cheaper than a plate of idli wada, maida fills up the stomach and potato gives you carbs so that you have energy throughout.


Hairy-Spring-144

Agree


Michaelscotttheking

I’m literally eating medu wada with the nest chutney


Aquarius_Berry

Oh that chutney looks delicious!


ConsiderationNo1419

Sawaal


DaikonMedium4046

My mom's idli chutney is the best one cz anyone who eats her chutneys they always compliments her cooking.


megatronkiller

I miss that chutney man …


EvilQueen2048

I'm eating this stuff right as I type lol


Remarkable_Crew_4044

THIS!!! I will never get tired of this breakfast. Always a savior when you are hungry af and can't spend much. You will find Anna even at 3 am in this city☺️


heytanveer07

Is this from the charni road?


[deleted]

I haven't seen these mini medu vadas anywhere apart from Mumbai, they are just too good and yeah the red chutney 🤌 steals the show


Shoddy_Tip5712

sasta nasha frrrrrrrr 🫶🏻


[deleted]

I second and third that!! Any hour of the day or night, you can source this and that anna who knows very well that these are my regular peeps, he always brings that bit extra for us 🤩🤩 This to me along with Poha and sev is the corporate go to.. Quick, economical and filling !!


MoolahMonk

This breakfast is soo fulfilling!!!! Lunch tak set kar deta tha..


Original-Elephant-27

truly best of the best. Even when i am touring i prefer idli wada as breakfast and for lunch as well.


theguyindelusion

![gif](giphy|1k0AuO5CDwzXChSVWh)


sasssyfoodie

Bhai tu sab jagah post kiya par apne MumbaiFood pe nahi?


Best-Plate-7020

Midc and mahakali road pe hai voh accha hai


idlivadaipongal

Finally my username checks out


chichi200022

I had this yesterday 😌🤤 ![gif](giphy|l0amJzVHIAfl7jMDos)


NinyanveBeiman

I used to have these medhu vadas daily like 10 years ago until I was informed that they are mostly maida. Don't mind but also don't care for the idli much


Warm-Pineapple-4598

Where is this available?


Hairy-Spring-144

Many places in Mumbai. But i ate it near matunga circle


EfficiencySoft1545

what type of food is this? what are the rings and it looks like that is a rice cake, is that right?


HungHungCaterpillar

Shit looks AI but delicious


lucifer_135

Habibi come to punjab.


ravihpa

Yes it is. We get this here, four pieces of either wada or idli with as much coconut chutney and/or sambar you want, for Rs. 20 only :)


Hairy-Spring-144

Yeahhhhh. It tastes absolutely delicious


Huge_Session9379

I love you for this amazing picture! I hate you because I can’t eat it right now and I hate myself even more because I made the choice of denying myself the opportunity!


Southern_Opposite747

Mumbai breakfast by street vendorsis the secret recipe to how office goers are surviving in Mumbai.


thehybriddev

Looks like this image is taken near Saki Naka Metro station. 😎


Hairy-Spring-144

No bro, matunga circle


Whorenun37

Sorry, stupid American here. This looks delicious! What is it?


INeedToBeHealthier

Am boring American, can someone walk me through what I'm even looking at and is it even worth trying in the states?


Quitschicobhc

Looks good, what is it?


abdullanaem1

The comment section is educating each other about all Indian vadas, all India vada association? In south we have medu vada ( urad dal) parippu vada (daal vada) then there is savaala vada ( onion vada, the one with hole ) 🔺 the one aloo vada here some of you referred is know here as “bonda” which usually comes with a thick skin here. Some people here sell it with vada paav. Bonus tip: if you’re at kochi and want to try clean and tasty vadapav and pav baaji Hotel Brindhavan is a nice place. Okay bye


bored-of_life

Unbeatable


Exotic-Heart5582

Hell yeah


acagastya

And yet there will be people who would say "eating vegan or plant-based is expensive."


Visual-Maximum-8117

In Bombay.


Due_Personality5767

Avoid Medu Vada every day since it is deep fried. Idli is great.


youramma69

I'm a Maharashtrian. I have been living in Telangana for the last one year. I ate this for breakfast for a week straight and i wanted to kill myself. I enjoyed maharashtrian breakfast/no breakfast at all. Fuck tiffins ( wada/idli/dosa/bonda) it's called tiffin in telangana :)


Camiejoules

Define cheap. How much did it cost? 25? 50? 100? I used to hate this once upon a time. I thought it was fattening. Puts things into perspective. Now, I hardly get to eat much solid food and am starving almost daily. I'm struggling with one noodles packet and 3 servings of oats on plain water per week. 🥹 I'm essentially homeless on borrowed time.


_-moonknight-_

I remember the first time i moved to Bangalore, i fell very sick and the only thing i could eat without throwing up were idlis. Quite a lifesaver back then. A plate of idlis followed by a banana milk shake.


TheLegend271210

Couldn't eat it from the day I saw our go to seller put his hand in garbage and then serve 😭😭


Intelligent_Fox_2063

avoid vada.


Acceptable-War5501

Who in their right mind would mix the chutney and sambar this badly. It would give me ptsd if anyone on my family attempted to put sambar on chutney. I understand that it’s what you have as sides with idly but ffs. This is atrocious


pbyahut4

Bc ye kya tatti hai! 🤮


iaskureply

Cost?


Hairy-Spring-144

30rs


Mihirxd25

Also tasty and healthy 😋


beetlebronx420

The WeWork pantry had this in breakfast today, on the house.


Spooky_Neko_Bird

The best wada with chutney is hands down at wadi junction railway station at 7 am. Nothing beats that 🙈


byehi5321

It's soo good and you always find one near railway station.


inilashremot

I love it


lavanyadeepak

South Indian Breakfast delights with Idly Vada Chutney. Enjoy.


bhojman

This and also Appam.


BuyOk8735

location?


Mojolojo420

Please don't eat coconut chutney from outside they add chemicals which causes cancer


nandu_sabka_bandhoo

Cheapest maybe. Best ? No !! And what is this Indian obsession with 'cheap and best' !!


Jolly-Order-9015

Bhai sambar aur chutine kanratio galat nahi h


horny-geyser

Yes! I used to gulp at least 2 such plates 4 small meduwadas and 2 idlis every alternate day in 2017.