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!
Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Total20 minutes
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
For Serving:
- 2 cup Yogurt plain, thick yogurt or dahi
- 1 tsp Sugar granulated or castor sugar
- 2 tbsp Tamarind Chutney
- 2 tbsp Coriander Chutney green
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds for garnish
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.
Recipe Video
Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 354mgIron: 5mg
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Looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.
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Interesting and easy!!