Instant Medu Vada Mix in Air Fryer (Steam-First Method)
Packaged medu vada mix, piped and steamed without oil before air frying.
Servings: 4 vadas
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups MTR instant medu vada ready mix
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 small green chilli finely chopped
- 4-5 curry leaves chopped
- 1 small piece ginger finely chopped
- 4-5 black peppercorns crushed
- up to 1 tablespoon oil for brushing during air frying only
Instructions
- Mix the ready mix and water into a thick, pipeable batter.
- Add the chopped onion, green chilli, curry leaves, ginger and crushed peppercorns.
- Pipe into rings on perforated parchment paper over a steaming tray.
- Steam for 10 minutes without oil.
- Preheat the air fryer to 170°C (338°F) for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to the air fryer and lightly brush with oil.
- Air fry at 170°C (338°F) for 12 minutes total, flipping twice within those 12 minutes and brushing once more with oil. Use up to 1 tablespoon oil across both brushings.
- Remove when cooked through and serve.
Notes
Makes approximately 4–5 vadas depending on size. The mix-to-water ratio and timings were tested with MTR ready mix; other brands may need different water. Keep the batter thick and pipeable. Steam 10 minutes without oil, preheat the air fryer at 170°C (338°F) for 5 minutes, then air fry for 12 minutes, flipping twice. Use up to 1 tablespoon oil for brushing during air frying only. Use perforated parchment kept securely under the food and away from the heating element.