Evening cravings: dahi vada

Ingredients

• For the vadas:
• 1/2 cup urad dal, soaked for 2 hrs. Drain
• 2 tsp chopped green chili
• 2 tsp chopped ginger
• salt to taste
• oil for deep frying
• For topping –
• 1 1/2 cups whisked curds
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• red chili powder
• khajur imli chutney
• roasted jeera powder
• black salt
• chopped coriander

Steps

1. For the vadas -combine the urad dal, ginger, green chilies and salt. Grind to a smooth paste using 1/4 cup water.
2. Heat oil, deep fry the vadas till they turn light brown in colour. Drain on absorbent paper. Keep aside.
3. For the curds – combine the curds and sugar in a bowl, mix well. Keep aside.
4. Take enough water in a bowl, soak the vadas for 15 minutes, squeeze out all the excess water. Flatten lightly between your palms. Arrange the vadas in a serving dish. Top with red chili powder, khajur imli chutney, jeera powder, & black salt. Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve.