Dahi Vada | Dahi Bhalla
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Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla is a form of chaat originated in India. Today I am excited to present the recipe & the history of Dahi Vada.
Prep Time 7 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 people
Calories 105 kcal
Ingredients for Vada (Fritters)
- ½ cup Urad Dal
- ½ cup Moong Dal
- 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger
- 2 pcs Green Chilies (Finely Chopped)
- 1 pinch Hing (Asafoetida)
- ½ tsp Salt
Ingredients for Dahi (Curd)
- 3 cup Dahi (Curd)
- 3 tbsp Castor Sugar
- Rock salt as per taste (Kala Namak)
- Salt as per Taste
Condiments to mix with Dahi Vada
- Green Chutney | Mint Chutney
- Tamarind Chutney
Spice Powder
- 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder
- 1 tsp Red Chili powder
- 1 tsp Chaat masala
Soak Urad & Mong dal together for 6-7 hrs.
Drain the water & blend it to smooth paste. Add a minimal amount of water while blending the dal that prevents the batter from turning watery. Make sure the batter is thick.
Transfer the batter into a bowl. Add chopped ginger, green chilies, asafoetida & salt & mix is well.
Heat the oil in a pan for frying. Now with a wet spoon or using a hand, drop the spoonful of batter in the heated oil.
Keep the flame in medium & keep stirring it occasionally till Vada / fritters turn golden brown.
Now take lukewarm water in a pan add 1/2 tsp asafoetida & 1/2 tsp salt. Now drop the fried Vada into the water and make sure it dip completely.
Soak the Vadas for 30-40 minutes or until Vadas absorb the water.
Squeeze off the water completely and keep the Vadas on a separate plate.
Now to prepare sweet curd for Dahi Vada
Serving of Dahi Vada
Take a Dahi Vadas in a small bowl. Pour green chutney & tamarind chutney over the Dahi vada.
Sprinkles the spice mix powder made of roasted jeera powder, chili powder, chaat masala, ajwain powder, black pepper powder & rock salt & serve it.
How healthy is your Dahi Vada?
Dahi Vada is high in protein content that helps manage the wear & tear of body cells. It also provides folic acids, vitamin B1, magnesium, and phosphorous. It is a high source of calcium which helps to build strong bones.
Keyword Dahi Bhalla, Dahi Vada, Indian Chaat