"Perfect Dahi Vada at Home "Soft & Spongy Dahi Vada Recipe | Easy & Delicious Indian Chaat"

Here's a simple and delicious Dahi Vada recipe you can follow: Ingredients: For Vada: 1 cup urad dal (split black gram) 2-3 tbsp moong dal (optional, for extra softness) 1 tsp ginger (grated) 2 green chilies (finely chopped) Salt (to taste) Oil (for deep frying) For Dahi (Yogurt Mixture): 2 cups thick curd (yogurt) 2-3 tbsp sugar (optional, for a mild sweetness) Salt (to taste) For Garnishing: Tamarind chutney (sweet and tangy) Green chutney (spicy mint-coriander) Roasted cumin powder Red chili powder Black salt (optional) Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) Sev (optional, for crunch) Pomegranate seeds (optional) Instructions: ✅ Step 1: Soak and Grind the Dal Wash and soak urad dal (and moong dal, if using) in water for 4-6 hours or overnight. Drain the water and grind the dal with minimal water into a smooth, fluffy batter. Add ginger, green chilies, and salt. Beat the batter well to aerate it – this makes the vadas soft and spongy. ✅ Step 2: Fry the Vadas Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Wet your hands, take a small portion of the batter, and shape it into a ball or a donut shape. Gently drop it into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp. Fry in batches. Once fried, remove and drain excess oil on a paper towel. ✅ Step 3: Soak the Vadas Soak the fried vadas in warm water for 15-20 minutes. This softens them. Gently press the soaked vadas between your palms to remove excess water without breaking them. ✅ Step 4: Prepare the Dahi (Yogurt) Whisk the curd until smooth. Add sugar and salt as per taste. If the curd is too thick, add a little water to reach a creamy, pourable consistency. ✅ Step 5: Assemble the Dahi Vada Place the squeezed vadas in a serving dish. Pour the prepared dahi generously over the vadas, covering them completely. Drizzle with tamarind chutney and green chutney. Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and black salt. Garnish with fresh coriander, sev, and pomegranate seeds if desired. ✅ Step 6: Chill and Serve Let the Dahi Vadas chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before serving for better flavor absorption. Enjoy your soft and delicious homemade Dahi Vadas! Would you like tips for making them even softer or variations on the recipe?