Dahi Bada

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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

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients for the batter (with water)and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Mix the spices& herbs in the yoghurt; It should be of thin consistency.
  3. Heat oil in a frypan; Lightly drop the batter with a teaspoon or tablespoon depending upon your taste for the size.
  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. Let them soak for 5-10 mins in the yoghurt mixture.
  6. Heat about a quarter cup oil and fry all the ingredients for 1-2 minutes; Be careful that they don't burn!
  7. Transfer this to the yoghurt mixture immediately and cover the lid.
  8. Your dahi badas are ready to enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

771 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.5g 55% DV
Total Fat 44.7g 57% DV
Carbs 79.9g 29% DV
Fiber 15.6g 56% DV
Sugar 14.5g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 17274.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 3394.8mg 72% DV
Cholesterol 26mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 193.3mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 348mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 991mg 76% DV
Iron 53.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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