Dahi Bhalla / Vada

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Dahi Vada
/Bhalla: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lentil Dumplings in Creamy Yoghurt

Name: ~Dahi Vada~/Bhalla: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lentil Dumplings in Creamy Yoghurt
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: For the Vadas; 1 cup Urad dal (whole); 2-3 Green chillies; 1-inch piece Ginger; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tsp Salt; as needed Water; for deep fryin Oil; For the Yoghurt; 3 cups Yoghurt; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1/2 tsp Black salt; 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder; 1/4 tsp Red chilli powder; For the Garnish; 1/4 cup Tamarind chutney; 2 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves; 2 tbsp Pomegranate arils; 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder; 1 tsp Chaat masala; ½ tsp Red chilli powder; 2 tbsp Sev

65 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

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Dahi Vada, also known as Dahi Bhalla, is one of the popular North Indian snack recipes. Made with soft lentil dumplings soaked in creamy, spiced yoghurt and topped with tangy tamarind chutney, it offers a delightful mix of flavours and textures. The vadas, prepared from ground urad dal and mild spices, are fried until golden, then soaked in water to become soft and spongy. This allows them to absorb the yoghurt beautifully, making the dish not only delicious but also a great way to enjoy the benefits of eating dahi (yoghurt), such as improved digestion and gut health. A mix of chutneys, spices, and crispy sev adds layers of sweet, sour, spicy, and savoury flavours, along with a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

For the Vadas

1 cupUrad dal (whole)

2-3 Green chillies

1-inch pieceGinger

1 tspCumin seeds

1 pinchAsafoetida

1 tspSalt

as neededWater

for deep fryinOil

For the Yoghurt

3 cupsYoghurt

1 tbspSugar

1/2 tspBlack salt

1 tspRoasted cumin powder

1/4 tspRed chilli powder

For the Garnish

1/4 cupTamarind chutney

2 tbspFresh coriander leaves

2 tbspPomegranate arils

1 tspRoasted cumin powder

1 tspChaat masala

½ tspRed chilli powder

2 tbspSev

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Soak the Lentils

Rinse the urad dal well, then soak in water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse again, and set aside.

Step 1

Soak the Lentils

8 hours or overnight

Step 2

Blend the Vada Batter

10 minutes

Step 3

Fry the Vadas

20 minutes

Step 4

Soak the Fried Vadas

20 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating

Arrange the Dahi Vadas in a shallow serving bowl or rimmed plate for an appetising presentation. The contrasting colours of white yoghurt, brown vadas, and green coriander make for an eye-catching display. Drizzle the tamarind chutney in a criss-cross pattern for an attractive presentation.

Pairing

Serve Dahi Vada with other popular chaats like Papdi Chaat or Aloo Tikki, along with a refreshing glass of Masala Chaas, for a delightful chaat party platter and a delicious, satisfying spread.

Garnishing

Generously sprinkle Dahi Vada with chopped coriander leaves, bright pomegranate arils (or boondi, if preferred), and crispy sev for pops of fresh flavour, colour and crunch. Finish with a dusting of roasted cumin and red chilli powder for an enticing aroma.

Dahi Bhalla / Vada

Dahi Vada
/Bhalla: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lentil Dumplings in Creamy Yoghurt

Ingredients

Follow
Directions

Description - Step 1

Soak the Lentils

Description - Step 2

Blend the Vada Batter

Description - Step 3

Fry the Vadas

Description - Step 4

Soak the Fried Vadas

Description - Step 5

Prepare the Yoghurt

Description - Step 6

Assemble the Dahi Vada

Plate it up!

Plating

Pairing

Garnishing

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