Somesh Rao's Dahi Vada (Savory Balls in Yogurt)

1/2 cup urad dal
1/2 moong dal
1 cup yogurt
Spice, to taste (cumin and paprika)
Oil, for frying
1/4 cup milk

Directions:

Clean dal, wash and soak in water for 4 hours. Blend in blender at medium speed, using the minimum amount of water required to keep paste moving freely. Add salt and start heating oil. Drop spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil using a large tablespoon. Fry until golden brown. Drop in water. Let it soak until ready to serve.

Beat yogurt with milk. Add spice according to taste. Squeeze out water from the vada and add yogurt. Serve.

User Reviews:

I'd like to try this recipe, but I do not know what . . . "dals" are.

Submitted by Kimberly Statham on December 04, 2001

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