Dahi Bhalla is a popular North Indian street food and a delicious appetizer.
Here's an easy-to-follow recipe for making Dahi Bhalla at home:
Ingredients:
1 cup Urad Dal (skinned black gram)
2 cups Yogurt (dahi)
1 tsp Salt (or as per taste)
1 tsp Red chili powder
1 tsp Roasted cumin powder
1 tsp Chaat masala
Tamarind chutney
Green chutney
Oil (for deep frying)
Instructions:
Wash and soak the urad dal in water for 3-4 hours.
Drain the water and grind the dal to a fine paste using a mixer or blender. Add a little water if needed.
Whisk the dal batter for a few minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Take a small portion of the batter in your hand and drop it into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried bhallas from the oil and let them cool.
In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt with salt until it becomes smooth.
Soak the fried bhallas in water for a few minutes to make them soft.
Squeeze out the water from the bhallas and transfer them to the yogurt mixture.
Add red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala to the mixture and mix well.
Refrigerate the dahi bhalla for at least 2 hours before serving.
Note: To serve, place the dahi bhalla in a serving plate and pour tamarind chutney and green chutney on top. Sprinkle some chaat masala and roasted cumin powder and serve chilled.
Enjoy your delicious and creamy Dahi Bhalla as a snack or appetizer!