By drizzling the batter into the pan in the shape of a donut, you create two edges on your pancake, meaning maximum crunchy bits. If you're looking for even more crispy-edge action than this hack ...

Healthy Medu Vada Recipe: It is a healthy version of south Indian medu vada ... To shape the vadas, wet your hands and take a small portion of the batter. Make a hole in the centre, resembling a donut ...