Dahi Bada
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
- Mix all the ingredients for the batter (with water)and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix the spices& herbs in the yoghurt; It should be of thin consistency.
- Heat oil in a frypan; Lightly drop the batter with a teaspoon or tablespoon depending upon your taste for the size.
- 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.
- Let them soak for 5-10 mins in the yoghurt mixture.
- Heat about a quarter cup oil and fry all the ingredients for 1-2 minutes; Be careful that they don't burn!
- Transfer this to the yoghurt mixture immediately and cover the lid.
- Your dahi badas are ready to enjoy!
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
771
kcal
39% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).