Dahi Wada

The ideal starter when you have someone over for dinner

For the vada
1 cup urad dal soaked overnight
salt
zeera
fine sooji rawa
For the seasoning
Jeera powder
Red chilli powder
Coriander leaves
Imli Chutney
Sweetened and chilled curd

Procedure (for the vada)

1. Grind the dal to a smooth vaste using minimum water (half cup)
2. Add salt and jeera (cumin) seeds
3. Add sooji (optional) and keep aside for 3 hours.
4. Take tablespoonfuls of the batter and deep fry till golden brown.
5. Transfer to a plate with absorbent paper.
6. Soak the vadas in cold water, and squeeze out the water gently.
7. Arrange them in a bowl.

Seasoning

• Add the chilled curd over the vadas.
• Add jeera powder and red chilli powder
• (optional) Add chaat masala
• Spread Tamarind chutney (boil tamarind paste and jaggery. Cool and add roasted jeera powder, garam masala, red chilli powder.)
• Garnish with coriander and ginger (Optional)