In this dish, the fried vadas or fritters (made from lentils) are dunked in a sweet and spicy yogurt mixture and served. Top it with many fun toppings to make it more appetizing. There’s something about soft vadas soaked in a spiced yogurt sauce! They’re sour, sweet, savory, and spicy. That is why everyone loves this snack. It is also a popular street food in India. We also like to serve it at weddings, parties, happy occasions, or events. It is also referenced in several Bollywood movies due to its popularity.
Simple recipe with basic pantry ingredients It’s a crowd favorite and can easily be made for large groups Can easily make it ahead of time It’s a drool-worthy and appetizing snack You can easily make it vegan
Yogurt - Use full-fat or light yogurt that’s not sour, in this recipe. If using Greek yogurt, thin it down a bit by adding water. Check notes below for vegan options. Spices and herbs - cumin powder, coriander powder, chilly powder and cilantro (not shown in ingredients image ) are all you need. Other basic ingredients - ginger paste, green chillies, and sugar or powdered sugar help in building the flavor palate of this dish. Toppings - green chutney, sweet chutney made from tamarind and dates, and sev make this dahi vada extremely flavorful. Baking soda is added to make these fritters fluffy. Besides all these ingredients, you will need oil for frying.
When it’s time to serve, take the bowl or the glasses out. It tastes best when served chilled. Serve these dahi bhallas after a meal, or as a light snack. Make dahi bhalla a part of your menu when hosting guests, parties, potlucks, events, during the holidays like Holi, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, or New Years! If you like serving treats in a jar, check out these recipes - Chai Cheesecake, Mango Cranachan, and Apple Pistachio Mousse. Some soak the fried vadas in buttermilk instead of water. You can try that too. Dip the spoon in water and then use it to drop the batter in hot oil when frying. The batter will not slide off easily. Like this recipe? Please show your love by leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to see more delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes and what I’m getting up to.
