Vada
Description
The picture shows a clean, high-key shot on a white oval plate against a white background. Six golden-fried medu vada (the savory South Indian lentil fritters shaped like doughnuts) are piled loosely, their surfaces textured with flecks of curry leaf and cumin. Three small stainless steel katori cups hold accompaniments: a green chutney, a tomato-onion salsa, and a raita with a whole dried red chili floating on top.