Recipe of Dahi Vada / Lentil dumplings in yogurt:

Ingredients:

·       Urad dal – 300g

·       Green Chilli – 4 to 6

·        Ginger – 1 inch

·       Roasted cumin powder- 2 tbsp

·       Curd – 500 g

·       Chat Masala – 2 tbsp

·       Bhujia – 100 g

·       Refined oil – 200  ml

·       Rock Salt as per taste

·       Asafoetida – 2 pinches

Method:

Soak the lentils overnight. Drain and add the lentils in a wet grinder and add ginger paste, chilli paste, asafoetida and salt and grind to a smooth batter. If necessary, some water can be added. Take the batter in a bowl. Stir the batter briskly for a couple of minutes and keep aside. Heat a wok with oil for deep frying. When the oil becomes medium hot, add spoonfuls of the batter in the oil. When the vadas become pale golden from the base and sides, the vadas are to be turned upside down. Fry the vadas till they become golden and crisp. Take another bowl and pour water and place the vadas for 10 minutes to soak water. Take each vada and press between your palms to remove the excess water as well as to shape them flat. Place the vadas in a serving bowl. Whisk yogurt for a smooth feeling. Pour the yogurt over the vadas. Sprinkle the red chilli powder, chat masala, roasted cumin powder and rock salt. The vadas may be topped with green chutney and tamarind chutney (optional). Garnish dahi vada with bhujia (a popular crisp savory snack). Serve it immediately or refrigerate it to serve later.

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