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Easy 35 min~220 kcal 4/10
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Dahi Vada
Indian lentil fritters soaked until tender, then covered with yogurt, chutneys, roasted cumin, and chaat spices.
Hard⏱️ 5 hr 28 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 25 min cook 268 min rest
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Timeline
Total 5 h 28 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating4 h 28 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Vada için
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Urad lentils
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Frying oil
For the sauce
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Yogurt
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sugar
For the topping
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 demet Mint
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Tamarind sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the urad lentils for 4 hours, drain, and blend with the ginger and half of the salt into a thick batter.
4 hr240:00 - 2
Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry the vadas for 6 minutes, until golden.
6 min06:00 - 3
Soak the fried vadas in warm water for 8 minutes, then gently squeeze out the excess water.
8 min08:00 - 4
Whisk the yogurt, sugar, and remaining salt.
- 5
Place the vadas in the yogurt and rest cold for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 6
Drizzle cumin, red pepper flakes, mint, and tamarind sauce over the top and serve cold.
💡 Tip: Soak the fried vadas briefly in warm water; this step softens excess oil and the firm crust so they absorb the yogurt better.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve dahi vada cold, with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint if desired to fit a Turkish meze table.
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
14
g protein
40
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 48%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Dahi Vada make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Dahi Vada take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 268 minutes of passive resting; 328 minutes in total.Is Dahi Vada difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Dahi Vada have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 40g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Dahi Vada contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Dahi Vada belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Dahi Vada need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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