By Krati Purwar
June 10, 2025
Dahi vada is a popular Indian street food. It is perfect for summer because curd is used to immerse vadas, and it helps to provide relief from the heat. But if you are sceptical about hygiene, follow the tips to make soft and spongy vadas at home.
When making dahi vada, grind the lentils into a smooth paste. After grinding, stir and fold it with your hands to incorporate air into it.
You can also whisk the batter to make it airy. It will result in soft and spongy vadas. Perform the float test, if it sinks, keep whisking until it floats.
Heat oil on a medium flame and drop a small amount of batter into it. If it sizzles, the oil is at the right temperature for frying.
To make soft dahi vadas, use the highest-quality moong and urad dal. You must soak the lentils for about 6-8 hours before grinding.
Once vadas are fried, transfer them immediately into warm water. It will prevent the crisp texture from developing on the surface.
After soaking, gently squeeze the excess water. Vadas will look flat and you can store these in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
When making dahi vada, use chilled curd. Whisk it and pour it over vadas and top it with chutneys, onions, sev, and coriander leaves.