Dahi Bada

26 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • For the badas (batter for the dumplings)
  • 1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaf
  • 1 -2 green chili, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon yoghurt
  • For the yoghurt
  • 1 cup yoghurt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
  • 1 -2 chopped green chili
  • For Tampering (tadka)
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
  • 4 -5 fresh curry leaves
  • 3 -4 dried red chilies
  • 1/4 cup oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all the ingredients for the batter (with water)and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Mix the spices& herbs in the yoghurt; It should be of thin consistency.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a frypan; Lightly drop the batter with a teaspoon or tablespoon depending upon your taste for the size.
  4. 4
    Deep fry to a medium golden brown and drop these into the yoghurt mixture, directly from the oil; Please be careful of the spatters while dropping the badas. Alternatively, you could drop the hot badas in salted water. Let them soak for 4-5 mins and press between the palms to take out excess water (please don't press too hard). And then transfer to the yoghurt mixture.
  5. 5
    Let them soak for 5-10 mins in the yoghurt mixture.
  6. 6
    Heat about a quarter cup oil and fry all the ingredients for 1-2 minutes; Be careful that they don't burn!
  7. 7
    Transfer this to the yoghurt mixture immediately and cover the lid.
  8. 8
    Your dahi badas are ready to enjoy!

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