Dahi Vada Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak urad dal and moong dal for a few hours, then grind them into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Add ginger, green chilies, salt, and spices to the batter and mix well.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan and drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown.
• STEP 4.Remove the vadas from the oil and soak them in water for a few minutes.
• STEP 5.Squeeze out the excess water from the vadas and transfer them to a serving dish.
• STEP 6.Whisk yogurt with salt and sugar, and pour it over the vadas.
• STEP 7.Garnish with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, cumin powder, and red chili powder.
• STEP 8.Serve chilled as a snack or appetizer.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is smooth and of dropping consistency.
• Soaking the vadas in water helps to make them soft and absorb the flavors.
• You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less green chilies and spices.
• For a healthier version, you can also bake the vadas instead of deep-frying them.

Storage and Serving

• Dahi Vada is best served chilled.
• You can store the leftover vadas in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Before serving, soak the vadas in warm water for a few minutes to soften them.