Stuffed Dahi Vada recipe (2024)

Method

For the stuffed vadas

1. Divide the cashew-raisin stuffing into 8 equal portions and keep aside.
2. Clean, wash and soak the urad dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 2 hours.
3. Drain well and blend in a mixer to a coarse paste using ¼ cup of water.
4. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the asafoetida, ginger-green chilli paste, salt, and 1½ tbsp of water and mix well.
5. Wet a deep ladle with little water, pour 1 tbsp of the batter in it and sprinkle a portion of the stuffing in the centre
6. Finally pour 1 more tbsp of the batter over it, drop it in hot oil and deep-fry on a medium flame till itturns golden brown in colour from all the sides. 2 to 3 such stuffed vadas can be deep-fried at a time in a batch.
7. Soak the deep-fried vadas immediately in a bowlful of water for 20 minutes. Squeeze out and drain all the excess water by pressing the vadas gently between your palms. Keep aside.
8. Repeat steps 5 and 7 to make more stuffed vadas. Keep aside.

1. Just before serving arrange 2 stuffed vadas in a serving dish and spread 1 portion of the curds mixture evenly over it.
2. Finally sprinkle a little chilli powder and cumin seeds powder evenly over it.
3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to make 3 more servings.
4. Serve immediately garnished with coriander.