Dahi Vada-Dahi Bhalla Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak urad dal and moong dal in water for a few hours, then grind into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Add salt, ginger, green chili, and asafoetida to the batter and mix well.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan and drop spoonfuls of the batter to make small vadas. Fry until golden brown.
• STEP 4.Soak the fried vadas in water for a few minutes, then squeeze out the water and transfer to a serving dish.
• STEP 5.Whisk yogurt with salt and sugar to make a smooth sauce. Pour the sauce over the vadas.
• STEP 6.Garnish with tamarind chutney, green chutney, roasted cumin powder, and chopped coriander leaves.
• STEP 7.Serve chilled and enjoy the delicious Dahi Vada!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin. It should have a dropping consistency.
• Soaking the vadas in water helps to make them soft and absorb the yogurt sauce better.
• You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or less green chili.
• For a healthier version, you can also steam the vadas instead of deep-frying them.

Storage and Serving

• Dahi Vada is best served fresh and chilled.
• You can store the leftover vadas and yogurt sauce separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Before serving, soak the vadas in warm water for a few minutes to soften them.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a sprinkle of chaat masala for an extra burst of flavor.