Ingredients for Dahi Vada Recipe (Indian Snacks Recipe)

Ingredients for Vada:
Urad dal: 2 cups
Coriander leaves: 2 tsps, chopped
Green chillies: 6, chopped finely
Soda bicarb: one pinch
Salt to taste

Ingredients for Dahi:
Yoghurt: 10 tablespoons , diluted with water
Ginger: one large piece, crushed finely
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Hing: one pinch
Curry leaves: 1 sprig
Oil for seasoning
Salt to taste

Method of preparing Dahi Vada

• Soak the dal in hot water for an hour.
• Blend the dal in a food processor, by using very little water, to get a smooth dough.
• Mix all the remaining vada ingredients in the dal mixture.
• Make small portions of the dough and deep fry in hot oil till they are golden brown in color.
• Remove the excess oil and keep aside.
• Let the vadas cool to room temperature.
• Add some salt and ginger to the diluted yoghurt. Now whisk it well till it becomes smooth and fine.
• Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and hing for seasoning and mix well.
• Now add the vadas and mix properly.
• Serve immediately and refrigerate if anything remains. Do not re-heat.