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.
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Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings1
CuisineIndianCourseSide Dish
SpecialityDiwaliMain IngredientLentils

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.

Comments

delhifoodie says :

Delhi people will swear by these!
Posted on: 20 October 2011 - 12:13am

Gossip _Goddess says :

my favorite summer time dish!
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 10:16pm

Aliena Varghese says :

fond of them, its a mouthful
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 3:42pm

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

shruti says :

my favorite street food!
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 9:53am

Anonymous says :

balle balle ! Dahi balle
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 9:52am

sumer mehta says :

this looks so tempting!
Posted on: 19 October 2011 - 8:44am

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

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