Vada Player!
Deep fried lentil dumplings topped with whipped yogurt.
Servings Prep Time
2 15minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 15minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
For The Vada
  1. Combine the urad dal, green chilies, ginger and salt in a mixer and grind to a smooth paste using about ¼ cup of water.
  2. Divide the batter into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry 3 vadas at a time till they turn light golden brown in color from all the sides.
  4. Drain on absorbent paper. Keep aside.
For the Dahi topping
  1. Combine the curd and the sugar in a bowl, mix well and keep the sweetened curd aside.
  2. Take enough water in a deep bowl and soak the vadas in it for 15 minutes.
  3. Squeeze out all the excess water from the vadas and flatten lightly between your palms.
  4. Arrange 3 vadas on a serving dish and top with half the sweetened curd mixture.
  5. Top with a little chili powder, 1 tablespoon of imli ki chutney, cumin powder and black salt.
  6. Serve immediately.