Dahi Bhalla Or Dahi Vada
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About Dahi Bhalla Or Dahi Vada
Curd is not just delicious—it's also packed with health benefits, making Dahi Bhalla (or Dahi Vada) a wonderful addition to your family's menu. This beloved North Indian street food combines soft urad dal fritters with creamy, tangy curd and a burst of sweet chutney, creating a dish that's both nourishing and irresistible.
Kids adore the cool, flavorful taste, and you'll love how easy it is to prepare. Serve Dahi Vada more than twice a week to your children—they’ll never tire of it, and you’ll feel good knowing you’re offering a wholesome treat that’s as satisfying as it is healthy.
Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 gm Urad Dal black, or paste, split
- 2 tsp Salt as per taste, or as per taste
- 2 tsp Cumin Seed
- 500 gm Yogurt curd
- 1 / Chutney or tamarind tamarind, sweet, thin - cup
- 4 tsp Cumin Seed jeera, roasted
- 3 tsp Salt as per taste, black
- 2 tsp Chili Powder red
- 1 cup Oil for fry vada
- Water
Instructions
- Very first make a thick paste of soaked Urad dal.
- Add some salt & cumin seed in paste and mix nicely.
- Now take a pan heat the oil & start to make vada.
- Now take a VESSEL put 1 Cup curd & 4 cup water and mix it.Then put all Vada in mixture and leave for 1/2 to 1 hour.
- Take a bowl put 2 Vada with some water & curd mixture.Add some curd, red Chili powder, Black salt, roasted cumin powder & sweet tamarind chutney.If u want than also can add coriander chutney
Recipe Notes
Batter will be thick.
If batter is ready then immediate make vada.
Additional Tips
- For extra-soft and fluffy vadas, aerate the urad dal batter by whisking it vigorously with your hand for several minutes until it becomes light and increases in volume; this step is crucial for the melt-in-the-mouth texture associated with authentic Dahi Bhalla.
- If you prefer your Dahi Bhalla less oily, after frying, soak the vadas in hot water for 15-20 minutes, then gently squeeze out excess water—this not only removes oil but also ensures the vadas absorb yogurt more readily.
- Try adding a layer of finely chopped fruits like pomegranate seeds or grated apple on top of the assembled Dahi Bhalla for a burst of freshness and a pleasing textural contrast.
- To save time for future servings, freeze fried vadas (without soaking in water) in an airtight container; when ready to use, thaw, soak in warm water, and proceed with the recipe as usual.
Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 19.2gSodium: 1900mgSugar: 4g
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Such a great recipe! Can’t wait to try it.
I’m eager to make this recipe!
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.
This looks divine! Can’t wait to make it.