Introduction:
Dahi vada (also known as thayir vadai in Tamil and perugu vada in Telugu,mosaru vade
in Kannada,Dahi Bara in Oriya and Doi Bora in Bengali) is an Indian chaat,prepared by
soaking vadas in thick yogurt (dahi).
The hot deep fried vadas are first put in water and then transferred to thick beaten yogurt.
For best results,the vadas have to soak for at least a couple of hours before serving.To
add more flavor,it can be topped with coriander or mint leaves,red chilli powder,crushed
black pepper,chaat masala,cumin powder,shredded coconut,green chillis or boondi.
A sweeter dahi is preferred in some places in India,especially in Maharashtra
and Gujarat,although the garnishing remains the same.In Gujarat,a combination
of coriander and tamarind chutneys are often used as garnishments in addition
to those mentioned above.
Sambhar vadas and Rasam vadas are also popular snacks in South India.
Recipe For Dahi Vada:
Ingredients For Preparing Vada:
Urad Dal - 1 Cup
Ingredients For Serving:
Method:
Heat enough oil and also keep a flat pan filled with warm water
ready.
Once the oil is hot,reduce the flame to medium.Drop spoonfuls
of batter in the hot oil.Fry till golden brown in color.
Remove and drain it well.Add the vada to the warm water to
remove the excess oil from the vada.
After a minute,remove each vada from the water.
Press between your palms lightly to remove the water.
Add to the beaten curd mixture and let it soak for a minute.
Not more than that.
Remove and put in a flat deep dish where it will remain till
the serving time.
Store the vadas in fridge if you plan to serve it later.
Follow the steps for each batch of vada.Handle vadas
carefully as they will break easily after soaking.
How To Serve ?
Place 2 soaked vadas in a deep dish.Add a ladleful of thick beaten
curd.Sprinkle a little red chilli powder,cumin powder,crushed black
pepper,chaat masala,boondi if desired,coriander leaves or mint leaves
and serve the dahi vadas immediately.
Dahi vada (also known as thayir vadai in Tamil and perugu vada in Telugu,mosaru vade
in Kannada,Dahi Bara in Oriya and Doi Bora in Bengali) is an Indian chaat,prepared by
soaking vadas in thick yogurt (dahi).
The hot deep fried vadas are first put in water and then transferred to thick beaten yogurt.
For best results,the vadas have to soak for at least a couple of hours before serving.To
add more flavor,it can be topped with coriander or mint leaves,red chilli powder,crushed
black pepper,chaat masala,cumin powder,shredded coconut,green chillis or boondi.
A sweeter dahi is preferred in some places in India,especially in Maharashtra
and Gujarat,although the garnishing remains the same.In Gujarat,a combination
of coriander and tamarind chutneys are often used as garnishments in addition
to those mentioned above.
Sambhar vadas and Rasam vadas are also popular snacks in South India.
Recipe For Dahi Vada:
Ingredients For Preparing Vada:
Urad Dal - 1 Cup
Fresh Curd - 3 Cups + ½ Cup
Salt - 1/2 tsp. or to taste
Sugar -1/2 tsp. or to taste
Oil - For Deep Frying.
Ingredients For Serving:
Red Chilli Powder - Little
Cumin Powder - 1 tbsp.
Fresh Coriander/Mint Leaves - 1 tbsp. (Chopped Finely)
Crushed Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp.
Chaat Masala - 1/4 tsp.
Boondi(Optional) - 1 tbsp.
Method:
Wash and soak urad dal for 1 hour.Grind it to a thick paste
using little water.Do not use too much water while grinding
the dal.
Add salt the ground urad dal and mix it well.Set it aside.
Take half cup of curd/yogurt and beat it well.
Add 1 cup water,a little salt,cumin powder and sugar.Beat it
well again and keep it aside.This will be used to soak vadas
while serving.
Heat enough oil and also keep a flat pan filled with warm water
ready.
Once the oil is hot,reduce the flame to medium.Drop spoonfuls
of batter in the hot oil.Fry till golden brown in color.
Remove and drain it well.Add the vada to the warm water to
remove the excess oil from the vada.
After a minute,remove each vada from the water.
Press between your palms lightly to remove the water.
Add to the beaten curd mixture and let it soak for a minute.
Not more than that.
Remove and put in a flat deep dish where it will remain till
the serving time.
Store the vadas in fridge if you plan to serve it later.
Follow the steps for each batch of vada.Handle vadas
carefully as they will break easily after soaking.
How To Serve ?
Place 2 soaked vadas in a deep dish.Add a ladleful of thick beaten
curd.Sprinkle a little red chilli powder,cumin powder,crushed black
pepper,chaat masala,boondi if desired,coriander leaves or mint leaves
and serve the dahi vadas immediately.
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