Medu vada

Steps:

Steps to make batter:

1. Wash dal several times and soak in lot of water for at least 4 to 5 hrs.
2. Drain the water completely and transfer the dal to a mixer grinder jar. If you have a wet grinder, you can use it.
3. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons water. Next add salt and start grinding 
4. Next scrape off the sides and then grind again. Whenever needed sprinkle only as much as 1 ½ tsps. Ice cold water evenly.
5. Again, continue to grind to a coarse thick batter. Ensure your grinder does not become hot.
6. Sprinkle water. Grind again till the batter looks fluffy and white.
7. Transfer this to a bowl. Aerate the batter by beating it with your hand in a clockwise direction for 30 to 60 seconds.
8. Test the batter if it is aerated well. Drop a small batter ball in bowl full of water. 
9. The ball has to float meaning it is light. This is needed to get fluffy medu vada.
10. If the batter doesn't float well, means either the batter is runny or is not aerated well.
11. If the batter is in right consistency still it is not floating well. Then beat the batter once more.
12. Add crushed pepper, cumin, ginger, curry leaves, green chillies and onions. Mix everything well.

Steps to make Vada:

1. Dip your fingers in water or oil to moisten your fingers. Water should not be dripping.
2. Take small portions of batter. Shape to a ball, slightly flatten with thumb.
3. Dip the thumb in water, again no dripping water. Make a hole in the center.
4. Place the Fryo on top of the Robocook and set the steam rack inside the cooking pot.
5. Place the Fryo on top of the robocook and connect the power cord. (Do no connect the robocook). Press the ‘POWER’ button & set the temperature to 195⁰. Press 2 minutes timer to preheat the pot. Now press “PLAY” button & wait for 2mins.
6. Meanwhile drop the meduvada in aluminium foil paper and place it in the basket. After the preheat, place the basket in steam rack.
7. Place the Robocook Fryo on top and move down the handle to start. Now set the temperature at 195⁰C along with 5-8 min timer and press “PLAY” button.
8. Built with Air Blast Technology the Robocook Fryo optimizes the energy usage and starts its ultra-fast cooking.
9. Pause the Fryo at 4-5 mins, now flip the meduvada with tongs. Once done resume the timer using “play” button and wait for another 4-5 minutes.
10. Once the countdown comes down and cooking is completed it stops with 3 Beep sound. Pull the handle and remove the Fryo lid from the Robocook.
11. Serve the meduvada with chutney or sambar