Dahi Vada, also known as Dahi Bhalla Chaat, is a popular Indian street food loved by food enthusiasts all over the world. This delightful dish combines the goodness of lentils, the freshness of yogurt, and the kick of various spices to create a culinary masterpiece. In this blog post, we will guide you through a step-by-step process to prepare these soft, flavorful vadas that will tantalize your taste buds. So, let’s dive into the world of spices and flavors as we unravel the secrets of making the perfect Dahi Vada!
To start your Dahi Vada adventure, gather the following ingredients: 3/4 cup Split Skinned Black Gram Lentils (Urad dal), 3 tablespoons Split Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal), 1 Green Chili Pepper, 1 inch Ginger, 1/2 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste), and Oil for frying the vadas. For assembling, you’ll need 2 cups of chilled Yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste), 1/2 teaspoon Sugar (adjust to taste), 1/4 cup Tamarind Chutney, 2 tablespoons Mint Cilantro Chutney, 1/2 teaspoon Roasted Ground Cumin (Jeera powder), 1/4 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, and chopped Cilantro leaves for garnishing. These ingredients are the building blocks of the delicious Dahi Vada you’re about to create.
