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Dahi Vada

Cultural Context

Dahi Vada, originating from North India, is a popular snack made from lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt. Traditionally served during festivals and celebrations, it embodies the essence of Indian street food with its tangy and spicy flavors. Today, it has gained popularity across the globe, often enjoyed at parties and gatherings as a refreshing appetizer.

IndianINappetizer
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup urad dal
¼ cup moong dal
1 chili
1 inch ginger
1 tsp salt
oil (for frying)
5 cup hot water
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp hing / asafoetida
2 cup curd (fresh & thick)
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
green chutney
tamarind chutney
chili powder
cumin powder
chaat masala
boondi
coriander (finely chopped)

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess, while buttermilk is more affordable.

tamarind chutney

🥗Healthier: date chutney

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Date chutney is healthier with natural sweetness, while ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Soak 1 cup urad dal for 5 hours.

2

Drain off the water and transfer to the mixi or grinder. Also, add 1 chili and 1 inch ginger.

3

Blend to a smooth paste adding water as required. Try to add a minimal amount of water to prevent the batter from turning watery.

4

Transfer the urad dal batter to a large bowl.

5

Take ¼ cup soaked moong dal into the blender.

6

Blend to a smooth paste and transfer to the same bowl of urad dal batter.

7

Now add 1 tsp salt and mix well using the whisk.

8

Prepare a thick batter. If the batter is runny then add a tbsp of rice flour.

9

Now with a wet spoon or using hand, drop a spoonful of batter into the hot oil.

10

Keeping the flame on medium, stir occasionally.

11

Fry until the vada turns golden brown and crisp.

12

Drain off the vada over kitchen paper to remove excess oil.

13

Now in a large bowl take 5 cup hot water.

14

Add ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp hing. Mix well making sure it is well combined.

15

Now drop the hot fried vada into the water and dip completely.

16

Soak for 30 minutes, or until the vada absorbs water.

17

After 30 minutes, squeeze off the water and transfer to a plate.

18

In another bowl, take 2 cup curd, 2 tbsp sugar and ½ tsp salt.

19

Whisk and mix well making sure everything is well combined.

20

Pour the sweetened curd over the vada.

21

Also pour a generous amount of green chutney and tamarind chutney.

22

Sprinkle chili powder, cumin powder, chaat masala.

23

Top with boondi and coriander.

24

Finally, enjoy dahi vada or dahi bhalla chilled.

Cooking Techniques

soakingfryingmixinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

blenderdeep panwhisklarge bowlkitchen paperserving plate

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairylegumes

Also Known As

Dahi BhallaDahi Bada

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