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Dahi Vada Recipe | Dahi Bhalla

Dahi Vadas are soft & spongy lentil dumplings soaked in yoghurt and topped with sweet and tangy chutney and spices.

Recipe Info

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Category Snacks
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Dahi Vada Recipe | Dahi Bhalla
  

For the Vadas

  • 1 Cup raw Urad Dal (Split Black Lentil)
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • Oil for Frying

For the Topping

  • 3 Cups Plain Curd (Yogurt)
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Tamarind Chutney (Imli Ki Chutney)
  • 1 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste

Step By Step Instructions for Dahi Vada Recipe | Dahi Bhalla
 

  • Wash, rinse and drain urad dal. Soak it in water overnight for 4-5 hours.
    1 Cup raw Urad Dal (Split Black Lentil)
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  • Then drain all the water and transfer the urad dal to a mixer grinder. Also add jeera (cumin seeds) and salt.
    1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
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  • Add water in small increments and grind the mixture to make a batter of thick lumpy consistency. Beat this batter for at least 4-5 minutes to make light and fluffy vadas. Then let it sit for 10 minutes.
    3/4 Cup Water
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  • Pour spoonfuls of batter in the oil. You can also take small portions of the batter between your fingers and gently drop them in the oil.
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  • Deep fry the dumplings in batches on medium heat till they are light golden brown.
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  • Take them out when they are cooked on both sides. Let them cool down for a few minutes.
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  • Transfer the vadas to slightly warm and mildly salted water. Let them soak in water for 15-20 minutes. Then gently press the vadas to squeeze out the water and transfer them to a plate.
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  • Whisk 2-3 cups of chilled yoghurt with 1/2 cup of water till smooth and pour it over the vadas. If you want you can also add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to the curd as well.
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  • Top it with 2 teaspoons of tamarind chutney. You can also add some coriander chutney as well.
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  • Sprinkle around roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder and salt, as per your taste. Serve the dahi vadas chilled.
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