Dahi Vada with Cumin & Black Pepper

Soft Dahi Vada for Diwali Celebrations

Dahi vada is a cooling, savory snack perfect for Diwali. Soft lentil fritters soaked in spiced yogurt and topped with roasted cumin and black pepper - simply irresistible!

Ingredients

For Vadas:

• 1 cup urad dal (split black gram), soaked
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 green chillies
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

For Topping:

• 3 cups yogurt, whisked
• 2 tsp Phoran Cumin Seeds, roasted and powdered
• 1 tsp Phoran Black Pepper, coarsely crushed
• 2 tsp Phoran Jeeravan Chat Masala
• 1 tsp Phoran Kashmiri Chilli Powder
• Tamarind chutney
• Green chutney
• Fresh coriander
• Sev for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Make Vada Batter

Drain soaked dal and grind with ginger and green chillies to a fluffy batter. Add salt and whip for 2 minutes.

Step 2: Fry Vadas

Heat oil. Drop spoonfuls of batter and fry until golden. Drain and soak in warm water for 20 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare Yogurt

Whisk yogurt with salt and a pinch of sugar until smooth.

Step 4: Assemble

Squeeze water from vadas gently. Arrange in serving dish. Pour yogurt over them.

Step 5: Garnish

Drizzle chutneys. Sprinkle roasted Phoran Cumin powder, crushed Phoran Black Pepper, chat masala, and chilli powder. Top with sev and coriander.

Chef's Tips

• Roasted Phoran Cumin adds earthy aroma
• Phoran Black Pepper gives a nice kick
• Soak vadas well for soft texture
• Serve chilled for best taste

Shop premium spices: Get Cumin Seeds and Black Pepper from Phoran Masala.

Happy Diwali! 🪔✨