Dahi Vada

Name: Dahi Vada
Prep time: 260 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Madhyapradesh)
Ingredients: 200g urad dal, soaked 4 hours, ground fluffy; ½ tsp ginger, grated; Salt; Oil for frying; 400g thick curd, whisked, sweetened slightly; Tamarind chutney, green chutney; Roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, chaat masala

🟢 Veg🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional 41. Dahi Vada recipe

⏱️260 minPrep

🔥20 minCook

🕒280 minTotal

🍽️4Serves

🧺 Ingredients

200g urad dal, soaked 4 hours, ground fluffy
½ tsp ginger, grated
Salt
Oil for frying
400g thick curd, whisked, sweetened slightly
Tamarind chutney, green chutney
Roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, chaat masala

👩‍🍳 How to make Dahi Vada

Grind urad dal with minimal water into a very fluffy, airy batter. Add ginger and salt.
Drop spoonfuls into hot oil, fry until golden. Soak in warm water 20 minutes, squeeze gently.
Arrange on plate, pour cold curd over. Drizzle both chutneys. Sprinkle spices generously.

📖 Cultural notes

Dahi Vada is served at every MP wedding, festival, and celebration — the combination of hot vada, cold curd, and tangy chutneys is an irresistible textural contrast. ---

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