Dahi Bhalle (Dahi Vade) Recipe
An authentic Punjabi Dahi Bhalle recipe for you. Lentil dumpling soaked in yoghurt sauce is a favorite Indian dish that has come to be a favorite with all ages. The lentil makes it a high protein food that you could enjoy on any occasion.

Ingredients
For bhalle:
1/2 cup urad dal
1/2 cup chawla (blackeyed beans) dal
1 tbsp. green moong dal
1 tbsp. salt
Oil for deep frying
1/2 litre fresh curds
1 cup cold milk
2 tbsp. green chutney (refer chutneys)
3 tbsp. tamarind chutney (refer chutneys)
1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
salt to taste
For sprinkling:
red chilli powder
cumin powder
Sev (Optional)
Directions
For bhalle:
Wash and soak dals together for 4-5 hours or overnight.
Grind to a smooth thick paste (preferably in stone grinder).
Do not discard green skins of green moong dal. Grind along.
Batter should be thick enough to put lumps in oil.
Heat oil in a frying pan.
When hot, let down dumplings the size of ping pong balls.
Fry on medium heat, till very light brown.
Drain, keep aside. Repeat for all batter.
Take plenty of water in a large vessel.
Add half the salt, dump in fried bhalles.
Keep them soaking for 10 minutes.
Drain out water. Add fresh water, drain, repeat 2 more times.
Now add remaining salt to more water, add bhalles, keep aside 30 minutes.
Press out each dumpling, till water is squeezed out well.
Place them in a bowl lined with a moist muslin cloth.
Refrigerate covered for further use.
For topping:
Beat curds and milk together till smooth. Chill.
To proceed before serving:
Place 2-3 bhalles in individual bowls.
Top with curds till covered.
Drizzle some green and tamarind chutneys over curds.
Sprinkle red chilli powder, cumin powder, salt to taste.
Garnish with coriander, sev as desired.
Serve right away.
Wash and soak dals together for 4-5 hours or overnight.
Grind to a smooth thick paste (preferably in stone grinder).
Do not discard green skins of green moong dal. Grind along.
Batter should be thick enough to put lumps in oil.
Heat oil in a frying pan.
When hot, let down dumplings the size of ping pong balls.
Fry on medium heat, till very light brown.
Drain, keep aside. Repeat for all batter.
Take plenty of water in a large vessel.
Add half the salt, dump in fried bhalles.
Keep them soaking for 10 minutes.
Drain out water. Add fresh water, drain, repeat 2 more times.
Now add remaining salt to more water, add bhalles, keep aside 30 minutes.
Press out each dumpling, till water is squeezed out well.
Place them in a bowl lined with a moist muslin cloth.
Refrigerate covered for further use.
For topping:
Beat curds and milk together till smooth. Chill.
To proceed before serving:
Place 2-3 bhalles in individual bowls.
Top with curds till covered.
Drizzle some green and tamarind chutneys over curds.
Sprinkle red chilli powder, cumin powder, salt to taste.
Garnish with coriander, sev as desired.
Serve right away.
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Gourmet_lover says :
my mum-in-law loves dahi bhalle....m surely goona take out some time and prepare her this yummy chaat this diwali
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 2:14pm
bonappetit says :
these are an old classic...absolutely an all time fav!
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 1:23pm
foodjunky says :
Dahi vade are welcomed anytime and any day...Can make them for Diwali...
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 12:19pm
Anonymous says :
Dahi Bhalle are so simple but too delicious snacks item...I love them..
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 4:10am
Anonymous says :
Iam so fond of Dahi Vade... great taste and healthy too!!
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 3:13am
Anonymous says :
Oh... reminds me of delhi! hope i can replicate a similar taste with this wonderful recipe
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 2:59am