Jain Vegan Dahi Bhalla (Dahiwada)

Author Priyanka N Jain

Prep time

40 Min

Cook time

30 Min

Total time

1 H & 10 M

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Jain Vegan Dahi Bhalla (Dahiwada)

Here is the recipe of how to make the vada. Once ready, you can top it up with vegan curd, tamarind chutney and bhalla masala. You can also add some boiled chickpea!

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup urad dal/split dehusked black gram
• 1/2 tsp Jeera/cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tsp dry ginger powder (soonth)
• salt to taste
• oil as required for frying, cast iron pan will not need oil only needs to be greased

Instructions

1. Wash and soak the urad dal for 4-5 hours
2. Drain this water and wash again thoroughly and drain all the water
3. Blend this dal to a very smooth paste with as little water as possible. First try to blend without any water and start adding 1-2 tbsp to ensure you use the least amount of water.
4. Transfer this to a bowl and add the hing, salt, ginger powder and cumin seeds
5. Now beat this batter in one direction only - clock-wise or anti-clock-wise, either with hand or with a double beater till it becomes light and fluffy. Lighter means softer bhalla.
6. With a serving spoon, add batter in a pre-heated paniyaram pan. If using kadai, then dip your hands in water and take handful of batter and add to kadai in hot oil.
7. Add as many as you can in the pan/kadai and let them cook on both sides until they turn golden brown throughout.
8. Remove and place on a kitchen towel to drain any oil and let them cool for 10-15 minutes.
9. Once cooled, dip them in a bowl of lukewarm water with some salt for 15-20 minutes.
10. Then remove from water, lightly squeeze the water out by placing each bhalla between your hands. This should be done just before you wish to serve the chaat.
11. Bhalla is ready. Top it up with plant-based curd and tamarind chutney along with garnish of your choice like boiled chickpea or bhalla masala.

Notes

You can add some jaggery to the plant-based curd before adding to the bhalla. I like to do this as I prefer the sweet taste it adds.

You can enjoy these on their own as evening snack or turn into chaat!

Disclaimer: Some or all allergens may not be listed

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