Dahi Vada

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Ingredients

1 cup	urad dal (split black gram)
1 cup	yogurt
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	chaat masala
1 teaspoon	sugar
1 tablespoon	tamarind chutney
1 tablespoon	green chutney
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons	pomegranate seeds
—	salt to taste
—	oil for deep frying
—	water as needed

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the urad dal in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the water and grind the urad dal to a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
3. 3 Add salt to the batter and mix well.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
5. 5 Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.
6. 6 Remove the vadas and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. 7 In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with sugar and a pinch of salt until smooth.
8. 8 Soak the fried vadas in warm water for 10-15 minutes, then gently squeeze out the water.
9. 9 Place the soaked vadas in a serving dish and pour the whisked yogurt over them.
10. 10 Drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney over the yogurt.
11. 11 Sprinkle cumin seeds, red chili powder, chaat masala, coriander leaves, and pomegranate seeds on top.
12. 12 Serve immediately.