Zero Oil Dahi Vada, A Twist To The Tangy Delight

By Tanisha Salwan

Aug 9, 2023

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Ingredients

½ cup moong dal ½ cup urad dal ¼ cup chopped cashews ¼ cup raisins Half a chopped ginger 2 chopped green chilies Handful of chopped coriander leaves

Step 1

Blend urad dal and moong dal after soaking them overnight or for at least 2 hours. Add chilled water while blending.

Step 2

In a bowl, pour the dals with a pinch of salt. Whisk the batter until you see a cream-like consistency.  

Step 3

When the mixture attains a thick consistency, place a spoonful of batter into the idli maker or steamer.

Step 4

With a filling of raisins, cashews and coriander inside the vada, steam them for 12 to 15 minutes. 

Step 5

When done, unmould the vadas and put them into salted water for 20 to 30 minutes. Then, squeeze the excess water.

Step 6

Add beaten curd, tamarind and green chutney and some boondi with black salt, red chilli powder, chaat masala and cumin powder.

Step 7

Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve!