No-Soak Bread Dahi Vada: Quick & Easy Indian Snack Recipe

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About No-Soak Bread Dahi Vada: Quick & Easy Indian Snack Recipe

Craving a delicious Indian snack but short on time? This No-Soak Bread Dahi Vada recipe is your answer! Skip the tedious lentil soaking and grinding – this innovative twist uses bread for a surprisingly authentic and flavorful experience. It's a quick, easy, and yummy way to enjoy the classic dahi vada.
Perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or even a satisfying evening snack, this recipe is incredibly versatile. Customize it with your favorite chutneys and toppings for a truly personalized treat. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this simple yet elegant dish!
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Recipe Time & More

Prep20 minutes
Total20 minutes
Calories508 kcal
Serves2
Served AsBrunchSnacks
Recipe TasteSaltySweetTangy

Ingredients
 

For the Bread Vadas:

  • 4 slices Bread use white bread, crusts removed
  • 1/2 cup Nuts chopped; such as cashews, almonds, mixed, pistachios
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder or to taste; adjust to your spice preference, red
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds powdered; for extra flavor, roasted

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Instructions
 

Prepare the Bread Vadas

  • Remove the crusts from the bread slices and gently soak them in water for a few seconds to soften. Press out any excess water.
  • Spread a thin layer of salt and red chili powder on each slice of bread.
  • Add a spoonful of chopped nuts in the center of each slice.
  • Roll the bread slices tightly, forming cylindrical shapes resembling vadas.

Assemble and Serve

  • Arrange the bread vadas on a serving platter.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and sugar until well combined. Pour the sweetened yogurt over the vadas.
  • Top with tamarind chutney, coriander chutney, and a sprinkle of roasted cumin powder.
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for the Best Bread Dahi Vada

  • For extra flavor, you can shallow fry the bread vadas lightly before adding the yogurt. This adds a nice crispy texture.
  • If your yogurt is too thin, you can strain it through a cheesecloth to thicken it. This will result in a richer, creamier texture.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts and spices to customize the flavor profile of your bread vadas. Consider adding chopped cilantro or mint for freshness.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of garam masala or chaat masala to the yogurt mixture.

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Recipe Nutrition

Calories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 354mgIron: 5mg

Richa Gupta
Richa Gupta

I love to explore healthy way of cooking in my kitchen. I share my creations on my YouTube channel "Healthy Kadai"

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