Dahi Vada
Veg
Contains dairy
Lentil fritters soaked in seasoned yogurt, garnished with chutneys and spices for a refreshing appetizer or snack.
Cuisines
Hyderabadi
Best for
Snacks
Lunch
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Urad dal , split black gram |
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1 cup | Yogurt |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Chaat masala |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1 tablespoon | Tamarind chutney |
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1 tablespoon | Green chutney |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Pomegranate Seed |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Oil , for deep frying |
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— | Water , as needed |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the urad dal in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- 2 Drain the water and grind the urad dal to a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
- 3 Add salt to the batter and mix well.
- 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 5 Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.
- 6 Remove the vadas and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 7 In a bowl, whisk the yogurt with sugar and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- 8 Soak the fried vadas in warm water for 10-15 minutes, then gently squeeze out the water.
- 9 Place the soaked vadas in a serving dish and pour the whisked yogurt over them.
- 10 Drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney over the yogurt.
- 11 Sprinkle cumin seeds, red chili powder, chaat masala, coriander leaves, and pomegranate seeds on top.
- 12 Serve immediately.
Tips
For softer vadas, ensure the urad dal batter is smooth and well-aerated.