Dahi Wada
Serves | Preparation Time |
Cooking Time
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2 People | 2 Hours (soaking time) |
20 – 25 Minutes
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Ingredients
For Vadas
- 1/2 cup urad dal, soaked for 2 hours and drained
- 2 tsp green chillies, chopped
- 2 tsp ginger, chopped
- Salt to taste
For Topping
- 1 1/2 cup whisked curds (dahi)
- 1 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Chilli powder for sprinkling
- 2 tbsp tamarind dates chutney
- Roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder for sprinkling
- Black salt for garnishing
For Garnishing
- 1 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
Method
Step 1
Combine urad dal, green chillies, ginger and salt and grind to a smooth paste using approx. ¼ cup of water. Keep the batter aside for a while.
Step 2
Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry 3-4 vadas at a time. Keep flipping and fry them thoroughly till they turn light golden brown in colour from all the sides.
Step 3
Drain on a napkin paper and keep aside.
Step 4
In a bowl, combine curd and sugar, mix well and keep the aside.
Step 5
Take enough water in a deep bowl and drop the vadas in. Let them soak in water for 10-15 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the wadas from water and squeeze out all the excess water. Flatten it lightly between your palms.
Step 7
Arrange 3-4 vadas on a serving dish and top with sweetened curd.
Step 8
Sprinkle a little chilli powder, a tablespoon of tamarind dates chutney, a little cumin seeds powder and some black salt.
Step 9
Serve immediately or keep it in the fridge for 15-20 mins before serving.
Nutritional Information
Calories | 220 K cal |
Proteins | 16.0 g |
Fats | 15.5 g |
Carbohydrates | 54.2 g |
Cholesterol | 48 mg |
Sodium | 503 mg |
Potassium | 55 mg |