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Dahi Vada / Lentil Dumplings in Yogurt & Tamarind Sauce

I just love all kinds of fried snacks. :-) Well, I love everything about food. So here I was blog hopping and I came across this lovely blog of Arundhuti called My Saffron Kitchen. And I found what I was looking for, the ultimate recipe for Dahi Vada. Thanks a ton dear :-D

Dahi Vada is one of the most popular varieties of Indian Chaat. A yummy snack that everybody loves to relish, especially during a hot summer day. Dahi Vada is made in different ways across different parts of India. South Indians make it without adding Tamarind Sauce and call it "Thairu Vada". I love both the styles. :) Whats not to love?



Yesterday, heat was at a record high of 101 F!!! Can you imagine that? I shouldn't be complaining a lot as I have lived in cities (in India) where it was more hot and humid. Those were my high school days. A time when heat or no heat, life was all about fun, friends and food :D 

Dahi Vada is a combination of lentil dumpling and yogurt topped with tamarind sauce. I love the tangy-sweetish taste of the tamarind sauce. A bite of Dahi Vada on a summer day is like eating pastries after you diet!! :D Try it out folks. You will love it. I did.. :D



Ingredients

For tamarind sauce/chutney
  • Tamarind Pulp - 3 T
  • Jaggery - 4 T
  • Sugar - 4 T
  • Dry Ginger Powder - 1/2 t
  • Roasted Cumin Powder - 1/2 t
  • Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 t
  • Rock Salt - 1/2 t
  • Water - 1 C

For the Vada
  • Water - 3 C
  • Chaat Masala - 1/2 t, to soak the vadas

For the Yogurt/Dahi
  • Yogurt - 2 C
  • Sugar, powdered - 3 t
  • Cumin Powder, powdered - 1/2 t
  • Salt - 1/2 t
  • Red Chilli Powder - 1/4 t
  • Chaat Masala - 1/4 t
  • Coriander Leaves, chopped - 1/4 C






Method


For the tamarind chutney
  • Add all the ingredients listed for tamarind chutney in a microwave-safe bowl. 
  • Heat it in the microwave for 8 mins.
  • Stir once or twice in between.
  • Remove and keep aside for later use. 


Preparing the vada
  • Please check this link for the detailed recipe of Medhu Vada (I am the lazy to re-write :-D)
  • Allow the vadas to cool once they are fried.
  • Meanwhile, pour 3 C of water and 1/2 t chat masala into a microwave -safe bowl.
  • Heat it in the microwave for 3 mins. 
  • Soak all the vadas in this hot water for 5 mins. 
  • Remove and lightly press the vadas between your palms to remove excess water and keep aside.
  • Place the vadas in a serving dish. 
Preparing the Yogurt/Dahi
  • Beat yogurt along with powdered sugar, cumin powder and salt. 
  • Pour the spicy yogurt on the vadas evenly (be sure to cover the vadas fully).
  • Chill the vadas for sometime before serving. 
  • Before serving, sprinkle chaat masala, red chilli powder and some coriander leaves over it. 
  • Pour tamarind chutney at the end.
  • Your yummy dahi vada is ready to be served.


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  1. RichaAugust 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    nice vadas! and the blog's looking very fresh and easy to navigate!

    Richa @ Hobby And More Blog

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  2. munchmunchcrunchcrunchAugust 28, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    very nice...reminds me of my college days where we used to get this vada on special occassions

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  3. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Your dumplings look delicious!

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  4. MélangeAugust 28, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Elegant looking Vadas.They tempt me like anything..cheers !

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  5. ManuelaAugust 28, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Oh yum! And I LOVE tamarind chutney and yogurt together... sweet and tangy and refreshing! Just the thought makes my mouth water!!!

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  6. VidhyaAugust 28, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Tempting vadas. I too made some dahi vadas but south Indian style. Would love to try this version next time.

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  7. LifewithspicesAugust 29, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    wow so good dahi vada.. with tamarind sauce so tangy..

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  8. Gayathri Ramdas SreekanthAugust 29, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Ooohh..I love dahi vada ! Nice recipe, this is on my list to try soon. Perfect for the scorching summers here !

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  9. Sangeetha MAugust 29, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Never tried dahi vada this way...sounds very interesting n looks too tempting n yummy...would like to give it a try soon...thanx dear for sharing !!!

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  10. Prathima RaoAugust 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Yummy!!!! They look so good!! Wanna dig into it right now :)
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  11. Vimitha DuraiAugust 30, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    I just love this... Looks so creamy n yum

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  12. Suja ManojAugust 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Delicious and tempting dahi vadas...

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  13. aipiAugust 30, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    This reminds me that I haven't made some dahi vadas for a while ~ they are so delicious.
    USMasala

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  14. KalyaniAugust 30, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Looks yummy and delicious ... Lovely tempting pictures ... Happy to follow u ...

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  15. SpicyTastySeptember 1, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Delicious vadas..yummy..

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    That is so delicious .. i could just eat the whole plate. Now I am craving for it badly!

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  17. Hari Chandana PSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Wowwwwww.. looks so tempting and inviting.. First time here.. you have a lovely space here.. Happy to follow your blog Gopika..

    Happy Cooking :)

    Indian Cuisine

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  18. notyet100September 8, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    First time at ur space,..luved it

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  19. PremaSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    First time hear,love to follow ur recipes...do visit mine if time permits.yummy vadas!!!

    www.premascook.com

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