Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada

दही वड़ा (DAH-hee vuh-DAH)

Lentil Dumplings in Yogurt

Prep Time 45 minutes
📈 Difficulty medium
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 200 kcal

Soft urad dal dumplings soaked in creamy whipped yogurt, topped with tangy tamarind chutney, green chutney, and spice powders. A refreshing chaat dish popular across India.

Nutrition & Info

374 kcal per serving
Protein 15.8g
Carbs 40.1g
Fat 16.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

frying pan bowl

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak urad dal for 4 hours. Grind into a thick, fluffy batter.

  2. 2

    Heat oil and drop spoonfuls of batter to make round vadas. Fry until golden.

  3. 3

    Soak fried vadas in warm water for 20 minutes to soften. Squeeze out water gently.

  4. 4

    Whisk yogurt with sugar, salt, and cumin powder until smooth and creamy.

  5. 5

    Arrange vadas in yogurt, top with tamarind chutney, green chutney, chaat masala, and cumin powder.

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Did You Know?

Dahi Vada is known by different names across India: dahi bhalla in Delhi, thayir vadai in Tamil Nadu, and perugu vada in Andhra Pradesh.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • frying pan
  • bowl

The Story Behind Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada has roots in ancient Indian cuisine with mentions in Manasollasa, a 12th-century Sanskrit text by King Someshvara III of the Chalukya dynasty.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, festival 📜 Origins: Ancient

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