Dahi Vada

Dahi Vada is a popular Indian snack made of lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt, topped with spices and tamarind chutney.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Soak the split black gram in water for 4-5 hours.
Drain the water and grind the gram to a smooth paste.
Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls of the paste into it. Fry until golden brown.
Soak the fried dumplings in warm water for 2-3 minutes. Then, squeeze out the water and set them aside.
Whisk the yogurt with salt, red chili powder, and roasted cumin powder.
Place the dumplings in a serving dish and pour the yogurt mixture over them.
Drizzle tamarind chutney on top and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Chill for an hour before serving.