DAHI VADA

 Ingredients:

For Vadas:
- 1 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- Oil for deep frying

For Yogurt:
- 2 cups yogurt
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp sugar

For Toppings:
- Green chutney
- Tamarind chutney
- Chopped coriander leaves
- Roasted cumin powder
- Red chilli powder


Instructions:
1. Wash and soak urad dal for 4-5 hours.
2. Drain the water and grind the dal into a smooth paste using a little water if required.
3. Add salt, cumin seeds, and asafoetida to the batter and mix well.
4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
5. Wet your hand and take a small portion of the batter and drop it in the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining batter.
6. Deep fry the vadas until they turn golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and keep aside.
7. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth.
8. Add roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt, and sugar to the yogurt and mix well.
9. Soak the fried vadas in water for 10-15 minutes until they become soft.
10. Squeeze out the water from the vadas and place them on a serving plate.
11. Pour the spiced yogurt over the vadas.
12. Drizzle green chutney and tamarind chutney over the yogurt.
13. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves, roasted cumin powder, and red chilli powder on top.
14. Refrigerate the Dahi Vada for 30 minutes to chill before serving.

Your delicious Dahi Vada is ready to be served. Enjoy!

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