Mathura Dahi Bhalla
Veg
Soft, soaked urad dal dumplings submerged in thick, chilled beaten curd and topped with tamarind chutney, green chutney, roasted cumin, and chaat masala — Mathura's iconic version of the dish, creamier and more generously sauced than other North Indian variants, a defining street snack of the city.
Cuisines
Brij
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Urad dal |
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1 cup | Yogurt |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger , grated |
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1 teaspoon | Chili , green, finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Black salt |
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1 tablespoon | Tamarind chutney |
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1 tablespoon | Green chutney |
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to taste | Salt |
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as needed | Water |
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as needed | Oil , for frying |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , fresh, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the urad dal in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- 2 Drain the water and grind the dal to a smooth paste using minimal water.
- 3 Add grated ginger, chopped green chili, and salt to the dal paste and mix well.
- 4 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 5 Wet your hands, take small portions of the dal mixture, and shape them into balls or vadas.
- 6 Gently slide them into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- 7 Remove the fried vadas and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 8 In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and add a pinch of salt.
- 9 Soak the fried vadas in warm water for 10 minutes, then gently squeeze out the water.
- 10 Place the soaked vadas in a serving dish and pour the yogurt over them.
- 11 Drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney over the yogurt.
- 12 Sprinkle cumin seeds, red chili powder, coriander powder, and black salt on top.
- 13 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander before serving.
Tips
For a softer texture, ensure the urad dal paste is well aerated by whisking it before frying.