Dahi Vada / Dahi Bhalla is the yummiest and most liked snack in India. Dahi Bhalla dumplings made from split Black Gram (urad dal) and fried, soaked and then topped with a spicy savoury Yoghurt and Chutney.

Ingredients:

• 2 cup Curd
• 1 cup (250g) Split Black Gram (Urad Dal)
• 3 tbsp Powder Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Soda
• 2 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 8 – 10 Curry Leaves
• Salt to taste
• Oil for Deep fry

For serving:

• Sweet Tamarind Chutney
• Green Chutney
• Red Chilli Powder
• Roasted Cumin Seeds Powder (Jeera Powder)

Instructions:

• Soak split Black Gram in water for about 6 – 8 hours.
• Grind in Mixture grinder and make a thick batter. Add very little water while grinding.
• Beat the batter for 8 – 10 minutes if using hand or spoon. If using a Hand blender, beat for just 1 – 2 minutes. This will make the batter more light & fluffy.
• Add Salt and Soda, mix well.
• Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame. Take medium size portion of batter using hand or spoon and gently drop in oil.
• Deep fry till they turn golden brown in colour.
• In a bowl take slightly warm water and add Salt.
• Add fried Vadas in water and soak them for 10 minutes.
• To make Dahi for Dahi Vada, add Sugar and salt in Curd and whisk until smooth.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a Tadka pan, add Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Curry Leaved and Asafoetida (Hing).
• Mix well and pour Tadka over Curd and mix well.
• Take each Vada from water, flatten and press between your palms to remove excess water, repeat the process with remaining Vadas.
• For serving – Place Vadas in serving plate, pour Curd over it until fully covered.
• Add some Green Chutney and Sweet Tamarind Chutney.
• Sprinkle Roasted Cumin seeds powder and Red Chilli Powder and serve immediately or refrigerate and serve later.

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