DAHI VADA

recipe frm Rias Collection
Whole Urad - 1 c [soak for 6 hrs )
Water- 1/2 c
Salt -to taste (about 1 1/2 tsp)
Green chillies- 6-7
Rice flour- 5-6 tsp
Oil- for deep frying

Grind the dal to a thick smooth paste along with 1/2 cup of water, salt and green chillies.Add the rice flour to achieve that consistency. Rice flour also adds a crunch to the vadas when fried.Heat oil on medium high for 3-4 minutes. Once it is hot, reduce the heat to medium.Scoop out some batter using a spoon and drop it . Deep fry them till golden brown.Drain the excess oil on a tissue paper.Soak them in water +salt for 2-3 mins and squeeze out the excess water. Keep aside.


For the dahi
Thick yogurt- 2 c
Water - 1/2 c
Salt-to taste
Sugar- to taste

If your yogurt is thick, add water and whisk till smooth. Add salt & sugar to taste.do not add water if ur yogurt is loose n texture.Pour over the arranged vadas.

For garnishing:
Homemade Tamarind chutney- 4 tbsp
Red chilli powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Cumin powder-1 tsp
Coriander leaves

Sprinkle red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder over the dahi.Drizzle the homemade tamarind chutney over it.Garnish with coriander leaves.Serve