*Moong Dal Dahi Vada is a light, protein-rich twist on the classic dahi vada. Made with soaked and ground yellow moong dal, these vadas are deep-fried until golden and then soaked in water to turn soft and spongy. They’re then drenched in creamy, chilled yogurt and topped with sweet and...

Moong-dal Dahi Vada ❤️ recipe
Prep Time
1hr 0min
Cook Time
8min
Total Time
1hr 8min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 9 moong dal vadas)
  • Soaked Moong dal
    Soaked Moong dal
    1cup
  • soaked urad dal( black lentil )
    soaked urad dal( black lentil )
    1/4cup
  • Salt to taste
    Salt to taste
  • of soda
    of soda
    pinch
  • Tamarind chutney
    Tamarind chutney
  • Green chutney
    Green chutney
  • Cumin powder
    Cumin powder
  • Red chilli powder
    Red chilli powder
  • Few pomegranate pods
    Few pomegranate pods
  • Coriander leaves to garnish
    Coriander leaves to garnish
  • Oil to fry
    Oil to fry
  • Water
    Water
    2cups
  • of asafoetida
    of asafoetida
    pinch

How to make Moong-dal Dahi Vada ❤️

  1. Step 1

    Wash and Soak moong dal and urad dal separately for 30 min. Transfer it to a mixie jar and grind coursely without adding any water. The batter should be thick . Pour the batter in a large bowl to whisk well . Whisk for 7-8 min.

    Step 1.1: Wash and Soak moong dal and urad dal separately for 30 min
    Step 1.2: Wash and Soak moong dal and urad dal separately for 30 min
  2. Step 2

    Take a spoon of batter and put in water. If the morsel sinks means it needs to be whisked for few more minutes. Otherwise if it floats the batter is ready to get fried.

    Step 1.1: Take a spoon of batter and put in water
  3. Step 3

    Add salt and turmeric to the batter. Heat sufficient oil to deep fry. Fry into vadas.

    Step 1.1: Add salt and turmeric to the batter
    Step 1.2: Add salt and turmeric to the batter
  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile whisk thick curd with sugar and keep aside. Once the vadas get fried soak them in hing and salt water for 10-15 min. The moong dal vadas will double its size. Squeeze and plate the vadas.

    Step 1.1: Meanwhile whisk thick curd with sugar and keep aside
    Step 1.2: Meanwhile whisk thick curd with sugar and keep aside
  5. Step 5

    Gently pour the whisked curd and a spoonful of tamarind chutney and green chutney. Sprinkle some cumin powder, red chilli powder with pomegranate pods. Garnish with coriander leaves.

    Step 1.1: Gently pour the whisked curd and a spoonful of tamarind chutney and green chutney
    Step 1.2: Gently pour the whisked curd and a spoonful of tamarind chutney and green chutney
  6. Step 6

    Delicious and healthy moong dal dahi vada is ready to serve.

    Step 1.1: Delicious and healthy moong dal dahi vada is ready to serve

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

90.0kcal (4.5%)

Protein

6.3g (12.5%)

Carbs

15.5g (5.64%)

Sugars

1.0g (2%)

Healthy Fat

0.4g

Unhealthy Fat

0.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. The batter should be thick but fluffy to make soft crispy moong dal vadas.

  2. Soaking vadas are important in asafoetida salt water because each bite will just melt in your mouth.

  3. The curd should be fresh and chilled if possible use homemade curd for better taste.

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