World Flavors Cookbook

Dahi Vada

Soft fried lentil dumplings soaked in chilled yogurt, topped with tamarind chutney, mint chutney, and cumin — a beloved North Indian chaat.

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

• 200g urad dal, soaked 4 hours
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• Green chili
• Salt
• Oil for frying
• 500ml yogurt, beaten smooth
• Tamarind chutney
• Hari chutney
• Cumin powder, chaat masala, chili powder

Instructions

1. Blend soaked dal to a fluffy batter with ginger and chili.
2. Wet hands, drop spoonfuls into hot oil. Fry until golden.
3. Soak fried vadas in warm water 15 minutes. Squeeze gently.
4. Arrange in a dish.
5. Pour beaten yogurt over generously.
6. Drizzle both chutneys.
7. Top with cumin, chaat masala, and chili powder.