Dahi Vada


Ingredients & Quantity
  • Urad dal – ½ cp
  • Moong dal – ½ cup
  • Yogurt – 1 cup
  • Salt – to taste
  • Chili powder – to taste
  • Chat masala – to taste
  • Coriander leaves – a few
  • Spice to taste (cumin and paprika)
  • Oil for frying
  • Milk – ¼ cup
Preparation

  • Clean dal, wash and soak in water for 4 hours.
  • Blend in blender at medium speed using the minimum amount of water required to keep paste moving freely and add salt.
  • Start heating oil.
  • Drop spoonful of batter in the hot oil using a large tablespoon. Fry until golden brown.
  • Drop in water. Let it soak till ready to serve.
  • Beat yogurt with milk. Add spice according to taste. Squeeze out water from the vada and add yogurt.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves, chat masala and chili powder. Tamarind sauce, green chili sauce (optional)
  • Serve.