Dahi Vada Recipe

(Dahi Balla)

Dahi Vada Recipe (Dahi Balla)

Dahi vada is a popular Indian snack or chaat dish made with lentil fritters soaked in yogurt and topped with chutneys and spices. It is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a hot summer day.

Ingredients:

1 cup urad dal (skinned black gram)
1/2 cup moong dal (skinned yellow gram)
1/2 inch ginger, grated
1 green chili, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon hing (asafoetida)
Oil for frying
2 cups yogurt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup tamarind chutney
2 tablespoons mint cilantro chutney
1/2 teaspoon roasted ground cumin (jeera powder)
1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
Cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

Wash the urad dal and moong dal separately and soak them in water for 4-5 hours.
Drain the water and grind the urad dal and moong dal in a blender to a fine paste, adding a little water as needed.
Transfer the batter to a bowl and add the ginger, green chili, salt, cumin seeds, and hing. Mix well.
Heat oil in a kadhai or deep frying pan over medium heat.
Wet your hands with water and scoop out a small amount of batter. Shape it into a ball and drop it into the hot oil.
Fry the vadas until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the vadas from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, salt, and sugar.
Place the vadas in the yogurt mixture and soak them for 1-2 hours.
To serve, divide the vadas among serving plates.
Drizzle the tamarind chutney and mint cilantro chutney over the vadas.
Sprinkle with the roasted ground cumin and Kashmiri red chili powder.
Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

Tips:

For extra soft vadas, soak the dal overnight.
To check if the batter is ready, drop a small amount of it into a bowl of water. If the batter floats to the top, it is ready.
Fry the vadas in batches so that they do not overcrowd the pan.
Do not overcook the vadas, or they will become hard.
You can also add other vegetables to the batter, such as onions, carrots, or potatoes.
Serve the dahi vadas with your favorite chutneys and spices.

Enjoy!

Here are some additional tips for making the best dahi vadas:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Don't overcook the vadas, or they will become hard.
Soak the vadas in the yogurt mixture for at least 1-2 hours, so that they have time to absorb the flavors.
Serve the dahi vadas immediately, for the best flavor and texture.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for dahi vadas!