Dahi Phulki Chaat Recipes: Perfect for Every Occasion

Whether you call it dahi vada or dahi phulki chaat, there is one thing that doesn't change! Our emotion towards chaats! Whether you are having a bad day or a great day, dahi phulki chaat can lift your mood the moment you dig into the spoon and grab a bite. Well, that is its specialty and we cannot deny loving such cold, refreshing, and flavorful infused chaat.

If you are looking for a healthy and yummy snack to binge during the evening or something as an appetizer to the main course, dahi vada is the best! Even at weddings, you will find them first lined ahead of the rest of the appetizers. So let us learn an easy way to make it at home today.

So what is so special about Dahi vada and chaat

So these are lentil fritters, soft, tender, and fluffy! But that is not it! The vadas are drenched in a pool of yogurt that is seasoned with sweet and spicy chutney finally being garnished with chopped coriander leaves and chillies. Such vada chaats are popular in North India, where they originated; however, they also acquired quite a fanbase across the whole country.

So if you are looking for something vegan and gluten-free to enjoy as a snack in the evening go for the dahi vada chaat. You will get a vegetarian snack which can be converted to vegan with a dairy-free yoghurt choice. Soft and pillowy, this is a delightful and comforting dish that never fails to create the oomph factor.

You can use two kinds of chutney, either a green mint chutney or tamarind chutney, or simply combine both if you want. Drizzled with cumin powder and chili powder, this chaat is a jaw-dropping idea.

A glimpse into the world of dahi vada chaat

You must have tried making vada at home or have eaten it in restaurants sometimes. So, it is a fritter that is made with a smooth blend of lentils and then fried until golden brown. The fritters are initially soaked in water so they turn out soft and easier to break. Finally, on being marinated with yogurt and chutney, the lentil fritters turn out to be the most delightful and juicy snack ever. And to give it a twist of flavors, you can even add some chaat masala from the top. 

Is there any difference between dahi bhalla and dahi vada

Sometimes there is confusion between what a dahi vada and dahi bhalla means, let us try and understand! Are they both the same or something different? You'd like to find out right?

So let us make it clear to you that dahi bhalle and dahi vada chaat are the same thing! Dahi Bhalla is a term that is used in Northern states of India while dahi vada is a term that you will commonly hear in Southern states. The vadas are made in the shape of doughnuts but when they are mixed with yogurt and eaten like a chaat, these are prepared as small fritter balls.

What are the common ingredients you need for making vada

To make the vada, you will need a fine lentil paste of Urad Dal (Split Skinned Black Gram Lentils), and Moong Dal (Split Yellow Moong Lentils).

You can wash and rinse the lentils first followed by soaking them in water overnight! This will tenderize the pulses before you make the paste. However, if you are running short of time then you can soak for four hours. Maybe, try and soak the pulses in the afternoon and prepare the vada in the evening. This way the lentils will remain submerged in water for nearly about four hours. While you are making the paste, add a pinch of chili pepper and salt.

The lentil batter must be whisked continuously so that no lumps are formed in it. Stirring the batter continuously will create pores for air to enter and turn it fluffy and light.

But how do you find out whether the batter is ready to fry? Well, all you need to do is drop a small ball of batter into a bowl and water. If the ball floats, the batter is ready and if not, you need to whisk more and better. You can add a small hint of baking soda to create a better consistency.

Now prepare the vada

Deep fry your vadas for the chaat and once they cool down, you can break them into pieces and top them with whisked yogurt and the required seasonings. Don't forget to make the chutneys beforehand because, with those, the chaat will taste simply very pale.

So with that, your delicious chaat is ready! So dig in and enjoy to your heart’s content.

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