Recipes/Street food

DAHI VADA

“Holi ho ya Diwali, plate khaali.”

Soft urad vadas soaked and served in sweet dahi with Sunder Raita Masala.

TIME 60 minSERVES 5DIET VegHOST Sudhaji

SAMAAN

01Grind urad with little water into a fluffy batter. Beat 3 minutes. Add salt and hing.

02Fry spoonfuls on medium until golden.

03Soak vadas in warm water for 20 minutes, then press out water gently.

04Whisk dahi with sugar, salt and raita masala.

05Pour dahi over vadas. Top with jeera, chilli and tamarind chutney. Chill before serving.

SUDHAJI KA TIP“Chief Rasoi Officer approved. Sunder daalo, swaad badhao.”Beat the batter until a drop floats in water. That's what makes vadas soft.

Why are my dahi vadas hard?

The batter wasn't beaten enough, or they weren't soaked long.

Can I make dahi vada a day ahead?

Fry and refrigerate vadas, then soak and add dahi on the day.

JEERAfrom ₹10