Dahi Vada Recipe
This recipe is an Indian-style Dahi Vada that can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but is especially popular during the summer months as a refreshing snack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of urad dal (split black gram)
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida (hing)
- Oil, for frying
- 1 cup of yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder
- Tamarind chutney, as desired
- Coriander leaves, for garnishing
Instructions
- Soak urad dal in water for 4-5 hours.
- Drain the water and grind the dal to a smooth paste. Add salt and asafoetida to the batter and mix well.
- Heat oil in a pan. Take small portions of the batter and drop them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the vadas from the oil and soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water and place the vadas on a plate.
- Whisk the yogurt with cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt to make a smooth mixture.
- Place the vadas in a serving dish and pour the yogurt mixture over them.
- Drizzle tamarind chutney on top of the vadas.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
Note
- Dahi Vada is a popular Indian snack that is usually served chilled.
- You can adjust the amount of chili powder and tamarind chutney based on your taste preferences.