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Dahi Bhalla

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Dahi Bhalla
From Street Stalls? Try This Easy Recipe

527 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
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Dahi Bhalla, also known as Dahi Vada, is one of India’s most loved festive and street food snacks. Soft lentil dumplings soaked in yoghurt, topped with tangy chutneys, and sprinkled with spices, it’s a delightful mix of flavours and textures in every bite. Whether you enjoy it at weddings, fairs, or food stalls, this dish always wins hearts.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
¾ cupSplit black gram (urad dal)
4 to 5 cupsYoghurt
to tasteSalt
15 to 20Raisins
1 inch pieceGinger, chopped
2, choppedGreen chillies
2 tbspGram flour (besan)
for deep fryingOil
1 tspRock salt (sendha namak)
1 tbspSugar
as requiredGreen chutney
as requiredSweet date and tamarind chutney
2 tspRoasted cumin powder
2 tbspFresh coriander leaves

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Soak and grind dal

Wash and soak urad dal in three cups of water overnight. The next day, drain excess water and grind the dal to a smooth paste. This forms the base of your soft and fluffy bhallas.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Prepare the batter

Add salt, chopped ginger, chopped green chillies, raisins, and gram flour to the dal paste. Whisk the batter for at least 10 minutes until it becomes light and airy. This ensures that the bhallas remain soft and spongy after frying.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Fry the bhallas

Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Gently drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry them until they turn a light golden colour. Drain on paper towels, then soak them in warm water for 2 minutes. Lightly press each bhalla between your palms to squeeze out the water.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Whisk the yoghurt

In a mixing bowl, whisk yoghurt until smooth. Add rock salt and sugar to balance the tanginess. Keep aside until serving.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Assemble the dish

Place the prepared bhallas on a plate. Pour the whisked yoghurt generously over them. Drizzle with green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney. Sprinkle roasted cumin powder on top.

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Garnish and serve

Finish with a garnish of fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately to enjoy the authentic flavours of Dahi Bhala.

Step 1
Step 1: Soak and grind dal
8 hours (soaking) + 10 minutes (grinding)
Step 2
Step 2: Prepare the batter
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Fry the bhallas
15 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Whisk the yoghurt
5 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Assemble the dish
5 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Garnish and serve
2 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve in a shallow bowl, layering bhallas with yoghurt and chutneys for a colourful, inviting presentation.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair with masala chai or lassi for a true street-style chaat experience.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Top with fresh coriander and a light sprinkle of cumin powder for extra flavour and visual appeal.

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