Chilka Dahi Vada

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Ingredients

1 cup	urad dal (split black gram)
1 cup	chana dal (split chickpeas)
1 cup	yogurt
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	ginger paste
1 teaspoon	green chili paste
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	black salt
1 tablespoon	tamarind chutney
1 tablespoon	coriander chutney
—	salt to taste
—	oil for frying
—	fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the urad dal and chana dal together in water for 4-5 hours.
2. 2 Drain the water and grind the dals into a smooth batter using minimal water.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, ginger paste, green chili paste, and salt to the batter. Mix well.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5. 5 Take small portions of the batter and shape them into round vadas.
6. 6 Deep fry the vadas in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
7. 7 Remove the vadas from oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
8. 8 In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and add black salt and red chili powder.
9. 9 Soak the fried vadas in warm water for 5-10 minutes, then gently squeeze out the water.
10. 10 Place the vadas in a serving dish and pour the spiced yogurt over them.
11. 11 Drizzle tamarind chutney and coriander chutney over the yogurt-covered vadas.
12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.