Dahi Vada With Sweet & Spicy Chutney Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Dahi Vada With Sweet & Spicy Chutney recipe, wash and drain the urad dal

Step 2: Grind together the urad dal, and salt in a mixer or food processor to a coarse paste without adding water

Step 3: If the dal is not grinding then add just a dash of water to grind the dal

Step 4: Add the soda to the urad dal paste and mix well till the batter is light and fluffy

Step 5: Whisk for bout three to four minutes

Step 6: Pre heat a kadai with enough oil to deep fry the vadas

Step 7: Wet your hands and take 2 tablespoons of the batter on your palm and shape into a circle

Step 8: Carefully slip the vadas into the hot oil and deep fry in hot oil on a slow flame in a deep fry pan till the Vadas are golden brown for about 8 minutes

Step 9: Do not cook on high heat as the vadas will turn brown on the outside but will still be not cooked on the inside

Step 10: Once done drain on absorbent paper

Step 11: Next, soak the deep fried vadas in water for about 45 minutes

Step 12: Just before serving, drain and squeeze out the excess water

Step 13: Arrange the vadas on a serving dish and top with beaten curd

Step 14: Garnish with chilli powder, cumin seed powder, black salt, chaat masala and serve with tamarind chutney

Step 15: Serve Dahi Vada With Sweet & Spicy Chutney Recipe along with a party meal of Punjabi Chana Masala Recipe, Whole Wheat Onion Stuffed Kulcha Recipe and Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon and Coriander Recipe