Dahi Bada Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Dahi Bada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the badas (batter for the dumplings); 1 cup besan (chickpea flour); 1 pinch baking soda; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaf; 1 -2 green chili, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste; 1/8 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/8 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/8 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon yoghurt; For the yoghurt; 1 cup yoghurt; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint; 1 -2 chopped green chili; For Tampering (tadka); 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 4 -5 fresh curry leaves; 3 -4 dried red chilies; 1/4 cup oil

Servings: persons

For the badas (batter for the dumplings)
1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
1 pinch baking soda
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped mint leaf
1 -2 green chili, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic paste
1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
1/8 teaspoon coriander powder
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon yoghurt
For the yoghurt
1 cup yoghurt
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 -2 chopped green chili
For Tampering (tadka)
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
4 -5 fresh curry leaves
3 -4 dried red chilies
1/4 cup oil

1
Mix all the ingredients for the batter (with water)and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
2
Mix the spices& herbs in the yoghurt; It should be of thin consistency.
3
Heat oil in a frypan; Lightly drop the batter with a teaspoon or tablespoon depending upon your taste for the size.
4
Deep fry to a medium golden brown and drop these into the yoghurt mixture, directly from the oil; Please be careful of the spatters while dropping the badas. Alternatively, you could drop the hot badas in salted water. Let them soak for 4-5 mins and press between the palms to take out excess water (please don't press too hard). And then transfer to the yoghurt mixture.
5
Let them soak for 5-10 mins in the yoghurt mixture.
6
Heat about a quarter cup oil and fry all the ingredients for 1-2 minutes; Be careful that they don't burn!
7
Transfer this to the yoghurt mixture immediately and cover the lid.
8
Your dahi badas are ready to enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the badas (batter for the dumplings), 1 cup besan (chickpea flour), 1 pinch baking soda, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Dahi Bada falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dahi Bada

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