Holi, the festival of colors, is all about joy, togetherness, and delicious food. People celebrate by playing with colors and enjoying a variety of festive treats. One such must-have delicacy is Dahi Vada—a flavorful and tangy dish that is perfect for those who love a bit of spice!

This Holi, prepare soft and spongy Dahi Vada at home and impress your guests with its delightful taste. Let’s get started with the easy recipe!

Ingredients for Dahi Vada

• 1 cup urad dal (split black gram)
• ½ cup yogurt (dahi)
• ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

How to Make Dahi Vada

1. Soaking & Grinding the Lentils

• Soak urad dal in water for 4-5 hours.
• Once soaked, drain the water and blend the dal into a smooth paste using a mixer or food processor. Ensure the paste is soft and fluffy.

2. Mixing the Spices

• Transfer the ground dal into a bowl.
• Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, asafoetida, and salt.
• Mix everything well to make a thick batter.

3. Frying the Vadas

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Take small portions of the batter and shape them into round vadas.
• Deep fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• Remove from oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

4. Soaking in Yogurt

• Soak the fried vadas in lukewarm water for 10-15 minutes to make them soft.
• Gently squeeze out excess water and transfer them to beaten yogurt.
• Let them soak for 4-5 hours, ensuring they absorb the yogurt well.

5. Serve & Enjoy

• Garnish with chaat masala, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, and fresh coriander.
• Serve chilled and enjoy the flavorful and refreshing Dahi Vada!