How to Make Soft & Fluffy Dahi Vada at HomeVeg

1

Soak the Urad Dal, then strain it.

2

In a mixer jar, grind the soaked dal with green chillies, ginger, salt, and chilled water to create a smooth, fluffy paste.

3

You can optionally add chopped cashew nuts and raisins for texture.

4

Whisk fresh curd with salt and a little water until smooth.

5

Stir in powdered sugar until fully dissolved.

6

Heat oil in a kadai and drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil.

7

Fry until they reach a golden brown color on all sides.

8

Remove the vadas from the oil and soak them in normal water to absorb moisture.

9

Gently squeeze out excess water from the vadas, then submerge them into the prepared curd mixture.

10

Let them soak in the curd to absorb the flavors.

11

Transfer the soaked vadas to a plate with some curd.

12

Garnish with coriander-mint chutney, tamarind chutney, Kashmiri red chilli powder, Chaat Masala, nylon sev, pomegranate arils, and fresh coriander leaves.