Dahi Bhalla Recipe (Dahi Vada) | दही भल्ले रेसिपी | Step By Step Photos (Video in Hindi)

Dahi Bhalla Recipe or Dahi Vada is a popular Indian snack that is made after soaking lentils overnight. The fermented lentil is turned into a paste and then it is whipped with hands until it aerated. Finally, the Dahi Vadas and deep-fried and garnished with beaten Yogurt, Tamarind Chutney, Hari Chutney, and spices. Here you will find Dahi Bhalla Recipe with Step by Step photos and video.

Dahi Bhalla Recipe is pretty easy. But, it does require a bit of preparation. You need to soak lentils overnight. This is absolutely necessary for the lentils to ferment.

Another important thing to keep in mind while making Dahi Bhalla is that you need to keep your hands wet all the time. At least while you are making the vadas.

I am an absolute lover of Dahi Bhalla and I simply cannot get enough of it. I have made it so many times with successful results and today I am gonna share with you guys my success tricks and tips.

So, with no further ado, let's quickly learn how to Make Dahi Bhalla from scratch.

Ingredients needed to Make Dahi Bhalla:

• Urad Dal or Split Skinned Black Gram Lentils: Urad dal is the prime component of Dahi Bhalla. You should soak it for at least 7-8 hours before using it.
• Moong Dal or Split Yellow Lentils: Moong Dal adds that bite to the Dahi Bhallas and also provides structure to the Vada.
• Oil to Deep fry the Bhallas or Vadas
• Yogurt: I prefer sweetening the yogurt slightly.
• Seasonings (Red Chili Powder, Cumin Powder, Black Salt, Chaat Masala)
• Tamarind Chutney
• Coriander Mint Chutney (Hari Chutney or Dhaniya Pudina Chutney)

How to Make Dahi Bhalla?

• Soak Urad Dal & Moong Dal: Urad Dal (Split Skinned Black Gram Lentils) and Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentils) have to be soaked overnight for at least 7-8 hours. This is the time when the lentils ferment and they be soft, increases in volume, and become easily digestible to our body.
• Make the Batter: Next morning start making the batter. Pour Urad Dal and Moong Dal in a mixer-grinder and grind with just 1 tablespoon of water or no water at all. It should be absolutely smooth.

• Whip it with your Hands: Aeration is an important aspect of making Dahi Bhalla or Dahi Vada. When I say, Aeration, I mean, whipping the batter with your hands vigorously so as to incorporate as much air as possible. This process is time-consuming and you need to be patient while whipping it. Do not use any electrical appliances such as a handheld mixer or stand mixer. Whisk it with your hands. Whisking the batter for at least 5-minutes continuously.

• Add the Filling & Deep Fry: Now just take a small portion of Dahi Bhalla or Dahi Vada batter in your hand and add the stuffing. Add another layer of Dahi Bhalla batter on it and then deep fry.

• Soak in Seasoned Water: Season a bowl of water with Red Chili Powder, Salt, and Asafoetida. Stir well and soak Dahi Bhallas or Dahi Vadas in the bowl. After soaking it for 5-minutes, squeeze the water and place it on a plate.

• Pour Yogurt: Finally, pour Yogurt on your Dahi Bhalla and garnish it with red chili powder, cumin powder, black salt, chaat masala, green chutney, tamarind chutney, Cilantro, and Aloo Bhujia.

How Do I tell if my Batter is whipped appropriately?

This technique is a traditional technique that has been followed by people for ages. And, you can be sure that this technique of checking your Dahi Bhalla Batter or Dahi Vada Batter is absolutely fool-proof.

So take a bowl of water and drop one spoon of batter into the bowl. If the batter starts floating then your batter is whipped appropriately. It should swim in the batter.

If it sinks down to the bottom of the bowl then it's not whipped at all.

[BONUS] Unique Ideas for your Regular Dahi Bhalla:

Well, sometimes (always for me), our tastebuds crave something unique. Something out of this world. Something that we have never had or never experienced. It is during those times that we need to think creatively. Let me tell you some unique ways to modify your regular Dahi Bhalla.

• Add Curry Leaves Tadka: Curry Pata or Curry Leaves is found in almost all households. Make a tadka in hot oil with some curry leaves, Hing, and Sukhi Lal Mirch. Add it onto your Dahi Bhalla it will change its taste drastically.
• Add Tomato Ketchup: Kids (including me) love Tomato Ketchup and I think you can easily add some Tomato Ketchup while making this recipe.
• Add Sweetened Dry Ginger Chutney: Don't be intimidated by the English name. I am simply referring to Meethi Sonth ki chutney.

Common Mistakes While Making Dahi Bhalla?

• Not adding Moong Dal: Moong Dal is so important. You can surely make it with just Urad Dal. But, Moong Dal gives shape and structure to your Dahi Bhalla.
• Not Soaking Dal: Dahi Bhalla Recipe or Dahi Vada Recipe is not complicated. But, it surely requires some planning and preparation. So, you must not forget about soaking your Dal in water the night before. At least 7-8 hours of Soaking is super-important.
• Adding Too Much Water: While Making a paste of Soaked Dal many people add too much water. Adding too much water will make your batter too liquidy and then you cannot rectify it no matter how hard you try. So, make sure that you do not add too much water. I would recommend blending without water. In case it looks too dry add just 1 tablespoon of water.
• Not Whipping Enough: Whipping Dahi Bhalla or Dahi Vada batter with your hands is super-important. Whipping it with hands is the way to do it. Do not use a handheld mixer or any blender. Whip it until it increases in volume and 1 drop of batter floats in a bowl of water.
• Not Wetting the Hands: Make sure you wet your hands completely before making small Dahi Bhallas. Before you add the stuffing wet your hands once again. And finally before adding the final layer of Dahi Bhalla batter, wet your hands again. Basically, you should wet your hands as much as possible.

Other Popular Indian Snacks:

• Easy Samosa in Air Fryer
• Methi Mathri
• Maggi Rolls
• Mini Pizza Pocket

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