Dahi Bhalla

DIWALI SPL CHAAT

Preparation time 10 minutes

Cooking time 20-25 minutes

Serve 2-4

Ingredients

• ½ kg Urad dal (soaked for 2-3 hours) उड़द की दाल

For Masala

• 1 tbsp Black peppercorns, काली मिर्च के दाने
• 1 heaped tbsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
• 1 tbsp Fennel seeds, सौंफ
• ¼ tsp Fenugreek seeds, मेथी दाना
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

For Pakodi

• Urad dal paste, उड़द दाल की पेस्ट
• ½ inch Ginger (peeled & finely chopped) अदरक
• 2-3 Green chillies (less spicy & finely chopped) हरी मिर्च
• 2 tbsp Soaked Urad dal, उड़द की दाल
• ¼ tsp Carom seeds, अजवाइन
• ½ tsp Degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
• A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
• 1 tsp Prepared Masala, तयार किया हुआ मसाला
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार

Other Ingredients

• Oil for frying, तेल तलने के लिए

For Garnish

• 2 no. Green chili, slit into half, हरी मिर्च
• Lemon wedge
• A pinch of degi red chili powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
• Coriander sprig

For Pakodi Chaat

• Prepared Pakodi, तयार किया
• 1 tsp Prepared Masala, तयार किया हुआ मसाला
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
• ½ tsp Lemon juice, नींबू का रस
• ½ tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped, धनिया पत्ता
• 2 no. Green chili (less spicy & chopped) हरी मिर्च

For Garnish

• Pomegranate pearls, अनार के दाने
• Boondi, बूंदी
• Ginger, julienned, अदरक
• Tamarind chutney, इमली की चटनी
• Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता

For Dahi Bhalla

• Urad dal paste, उड़द दाल की पेस्ट
• Salt to taste, नमक स्वादअनुसार
• ½ inch Ginger (peeled & finely chopped) अदरक
• 2 no. Green chillies (less Spicy & chopped) हरी मिर्च
• 1 tbsp Coriander leaves, finely chopped, धनिया पत्ता
• A pinch of baking soda, बेकिंग सोडा

For Soaking Bhalla

• ½ tbsp Tamarind chutney, इमली की चटनी
• Salt to taste
• ½ tsp Degi red chili powder
• 2 cups Water
• ½ tsp Prepared Masala, तयार किया हुआ मसाला
• Prepared Tadka, तयार किया हुआ तड़का
• 5-6 no. Ice cubes, बर्फ के टुकड़े
• Fried Bhalla, तले हुए भल्ले

For Tadka

• ½ tbsp Oil, तेल
• ¼ tsp Cumin seeds
• A pinch of asafoetida

Other Ingredients

• Oil for frying

For Garnish

• Sweetened curd
• A pinch of prepared masala
• A pinch of degi red chili powder
• Soaked Ballas
• Masala Chana Dal
• A pinch of degi red chili powder
• Tamarind chutney, इमली की चटनी
• Green chutney, हरी चटनी
• Sweetened curd
• A pinch of prepared masala,
• A pinch of degi red chili powder
• Pomegranate pearls, अनार के दाने
• Ratlami sev, रतलामी सेव
• Ginger, julienned
• Coriander sprig

Process

For Masala

1. In a pan, add black peppercorns, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, salt to taste and dry roast it well for a while on medium flames.
2. Transfer it to a mixer grinder jar and grind it coarsely.
3. Keep it aside for further use.

For Pakodi

1. In a parat or bowl, add urad dal paste, and whisk it well.
2. Once the batter is fluffy, add ginger, green chilies, soaked urad dal, carom seeds, degi red chili powder, asafoetida, prepared masala, salt to taste and give it a good mix.
3. Drop the lemon size balls in the hot oil and fry until crispy and golden brown.
4. Transfer it to a serving bowl, garnish it with green chili, lemon wedge, a pinch of degi red chili powder and coriander sprig.
5. Serve hot.

For Pakodi Chaat

1. In a bowl, add fried pakodi, add prepared masala, salt to taste, lemon juice, coriander leaves, green chillies and toss it well.
2. Transfer it to a serving bowl, garnish it with boondi, pomegranate pearls, tamarind chutney, ginger and coriander sprig.
3. Serve hot.

For Dahi Bhalla

1. In a parat or bowl, add urad dal paste and whisk it well.
2. Once the batter is fluffy, add salt to taste, ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves, baking soda and mix it well.
3. Take a lemon size batter, drop it in hot oil and fry until crispy and golden brown.
4. Transfer it to an absorbent paper and keep it aside for further use.

For Soaking Bhalla

1. In a bowl, add tamarind chutney, salt to taste, degi red chili powder, water, prepared masala, prepared tadka, ice cubes and mix it well.
2. Add fried bhallas and keep it aside to soak for 20-25 minutes.

For Assembling Dahi Bhalla

1. In a serving bowl, add sweetened curd, sprinkle prepared masala, degi red chili powder, soaked bhallas, masala chana dal, degi red chili powder, tamarind chutney, green chutney and sweetened curd.
2. Garnish it with a pinch of prepared masala, a pinch of degi red chili powder, pomegranate pearls, ratlami sev, ginger and coriander sprig.
3. Serve cold.