Dahi Vada - Lentil Balls Soaked in Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla is a popular Indian Street Food recipe where Black Lentils (Urad Dal) Balls are fried and soaked in a sweet, spicy, and tangy yogurt sauce. This sweet and savory dish is one of the most popular Indian snack recipes.
Soak the Black Lentils overnight or for an hour in hot water and blend it into a smooth paste. Make a smooth paste. You need to grind twice or thrice without adding water at all.
Beat the Lentil Paste with some salt and Asafoetida. Do not use a hand-held mixer or stand mixer. Just whisk it until smooth and creamy. Add Cashew Nuts and Raisins at this time.
Check if it's done by taking a small lump and throwing it in some water. If it floats it, it's done.
Add oil in a Non-stick pan. And add water and salt to another pot and bring it to a boil
Add small balls into the oil. Do not add big balls. The small balls will automatically blow up in size. Fry these in low flame, until both sides turn golden brown. In the last 30 seconds put the heat to high so that the balls get crisp. Once it's golden brown, add it to the pot of boiling water that you've already prepared.Keep the balls in this pot for 1-2 minutes. And then transfer it to a clean bowl.
For the Yogurt Sauce
Beat the Yogurt with some water, Sugar, and Black Salt and drizzle over the Balls (Vadas). The Yogurt should get thin when you beat it.
Decorate with Tamarind Chutney, Black Salt, Smoked Paprika (red chili powder), Chopped Cilantro, and some Bhujia. Serve chilled
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Notes
Do not keep the Balls ( Vadas) dry. Keep them soaked in Yogurt. The Yogurt will get soaked in by the balls and make them soft. And that's exactly what you need!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Dahi Vada - Lentil Balls Soaked in Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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