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    Home » Indian recipes » Appetizers/Starters

    Dahi bade recipe ( Air fry / Fry )

    14th August 2021 by bhavana bhatia 4 Comments

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    Dahi bada is the quintessential party snack. It is a popular Indian street food. It is available in all restaurants across India. People of all age groups love it, hence you will find it in many home gatherings too. Soft fluffy dahi vadas are actually a life saver too. It helps you save time when there are guests coming home. Saves you from making an extra curry for a party. Curd also helps with digestion when we eat all that heavy creamy curries. Thus, a win-win for both the guests and the hosts.

    Dahi bhalla chaat is a mix of tangy mint and sweet tamarind chutney /date chutney. Later, garnished with pomegranate seeds and spices. While north calls it dahi bhalle, it is known as mosaru vade in kannada, thayir vadai in tamil and perugu vada in Telugu.

    dahi vada recipe
    air fryer dahi vada

    The colors remind me of our Indian flag. Nothing is as colorful as our India. Our cuisine reflects life. It is a mish mash of everything spicy sour and sweet and some how, everything fits perfectly, in that chaos. It is also a very important Sindhi thadri recipes. We eat thadri food cold or thado as it is cooked a day prior. Stove is not lit on saatam aatham and it fits the bill perfectly.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How many types of Vada are there?
    • How to make dahi bada in Air fryer? (video recipe)
    • Instruction to prepare dahi bade batter
    • How to make dahi bade? (traditional deep fry)
    • How to make Dahi vada in air fryer ?
    • traditional dahi vada recipe | air fryer dahi vada recipe
    • How to make vada in air fryer? (variation 1)

    Ingredients

    For dahi vada batter:

    • Urad dal/split black lentils, soaked for 4 hours
    • Black peppers crushed coarsely
    • Cumin seeds/jeera
    • Salt as per taste
    • Rice flour optional
    • Oil for frying/brushing
    • Yogurt beaten with water

    For assembling: Serve 2-3 pieces in a bowl, sprinkle a pinch of

    • Red chili powder
    • Roasted cumin powder
    • Pomegranate seeds - optional
    • Coriander chutney & tamarind chutney/ date chutney
    • Chaat masala - optional
    • Salt

    refer to recipe card for details.

    How many types of Vada are there?

    There are many types of Vada in India. See our favorites below.

    • Mirchi vada
    • moong dal vada
    • Dal vada ( Fry/Air fry )
    • Top Holi Recipes
    • Sabudana vada ( Deep fry / air fry )
    • Medu vada
    • Batata vada

    Equipment

    • kadai/frying pan
    • or air fryer for low oil version
    • Mixer grinder/blender for grinding batter

    How to make dahi bada in Air fryer? (video recipe)

    Instruction to prepare dahi bade batter

    Here are the step by step pictures.

    1. Soak urad/udad dal for minimum of 4 hours .
    dahi vada steps 1

    2. Grind the dal with minimal water, add salt, jeera, black pepper. Mix all ingredients.

    dahi vada steps 2

    3. Take a spoonful and fry in hot oil over medium heat.

    How to make dahi bade? (traditional deep fry)

    dahi vada steps 3

    4. Fry it until golden brown in color. Repeat it for all the batter.

    dahi bhalla recipe steps 4

    5. Allow them to cool for 10-15 minutes so that they come to room temperature. Then, transfer to a large bowl with cold water.(Half of them get eaten at this stage! Fried vada is just irresistible 🙂 )

    dahi vada steps 5

    6. Remove excess water from each piece by squeezing in between your palms softly. This keeps them soft. Move them to a bowl with whipped curd and water.

    dahi vada steps 6

    7. Serve them with sweet and sour tamarind chutney, Pomegranate, spices and sev(namkeen).

    Dahi Vada

    How to make Dahi vada in air fryer ?

    Dahi bhalla calories made in air fryer are definitely lesser than fried version due to the use of minimal oil.

    1. Use a piping bag or a spoon to place the batter in a preheated airfryer basket that is lined with a perforated sheet/baking paper
    dahi vada in air fryer step 1

    2. spray oil on the dahi vada before you start to cook.Start cooking at 180C/355F for 8 mins.

    dahi vada in air fryer step 2

    3. Spray oil again and cook for further 3-4 minutes (total cook time of 11-12 minutes)

    dahi vada in air fryer step 3

    4. Once the dahi vada is cooked, transfer it to a bowl of water,let it soak for 10-15 minutes.

    dahi vada in air fryer step 4

    5. Squeeze excess water(slowly,do not break) , pour dahi.yogurt and garnish as per your liking with chutneys,pomegranate,spices & salt.

    dahi vada in air fryer step 5
    dahi bade recipe
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    traditional dahi vada recipe | air fryer dahi vada recipe

    Dahi vada is a great appetizer for parties. Much loved by one & all. Learn to make traditional dahi bhalle and dahi bhalla in air fryer too in easy steps.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: dahi bada, dahi bade, dahi bhalla, dahi bhalla in air fryer, dahi vada, dahi vada air fryer, doi bora
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 151kcal
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • kadai/frying pan
    • or air fryer for low oil version
    • Mixer grinder/blender for grinding batter

    Ingredients

    For vada

    • ½ cup urad dal split black lentils,soaked for 4 hours
    • 4-5 black peppers crushed coarsely
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds/jeera
    • Salt as per taste
    • Oil for frying

    For garnishing

    • 1 cup full fat yogurt beaten with 1 cup water
    • 2 tablespoon green chutney date chutney
    • 2 tablespoon tamarind chutney or date chutney
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder jeera powder
    • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder or as per taste
    • 2 tablespoon sev namkeen(optional)
    • 2 tablespoon Pomegranate seeds
    • Salt as per taste

    Instructions

    • Grind the urad dal in a blender with minimal water to form a smooth batter.
    • Add cumin,pepper and salt,mix well

    For deep fry vada

    • Heat oil in a kadai/saucepan
    • Take a small portion of dough and lower them slowly in hot oil.
    • On a medium flame, fry them until golden brown.
    • Let it cool and dip them in a bowl of water.

    For air fryer dahi vada

    • Use a piping bag or a spoon to place the batter in a preheated airfryer basket that is lined with a perforated sheet/baking paper or if you are using muffin liners,line all muffin liners ,grease them with oil spray and add a big scoop of the batter in each.
    • spray oil on the dahi vada before you start to cook.
    • In a preheat air fryer(10 mins), air fry the vadas for 11-12 minutes at 180 degree C.Brush/spray oil once in between.
    • Let it cool. Take the paper wrap out and soak them in warm water. Follow the remaining steps from the traditional method to make your dahi bhalla chaat.

    For garnish

    • Remove the excess water by pressing them out in your palm.
    • Dip it in beaten yogurt for 1 hour atleast.
    • In a flat bowl,place the dahi vada,pour the beaten yogurt on top,add the chutney and other garnish spices and pomegranate seeds.

    Video

    Notes

    You may use low fat yogurt,adjust accordingly with less water. The curd will thicken once the dahi vada is added to yogurt.
    The paper of the muffin liner will stick if you try to remove them why they are hot,allow them to cool a bit.
    ##Nutrition facts calculated based on air fryer method, does not add nutrition due to chutney

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1323IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg
    Nutrition Facts
    traditional dahi vada recipe | air fryer dahi vada recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 151 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 8mg3%
    Sodium 97mg4%
    Potassium 213mg6%
    Carbohydrates 19g6%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 1323IU26%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 113mg11%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    ##Nutrition facts calculated,calories in dahi bhalla are based on air fryer method, does not add nutrition due to chutney

    How to make vada in air fryer? (variation 1)

    Dahi vada in airfryer tend come up little flat in shape, you the muffin liner method below if you want them not to come up flat.

    1. Spray the muffin liners with an oil spray first. Place the scoop of batter in muffin cups and keep it in the air fryer basket.
    air fryer dahi vada steps 1

    2. In a preheat air fryer(10 mins), air fry the vadas for 10-12 minutes at 190 degree C.Brush/spray oil once in between.

    dahi vada air fryer steps 2

    3. Let it cool. Take the paper wrap out and soak them in warm water.

    dahi vada air fryer steps 3

    4. Squeeze them slowly to remove the water (do not press hard) Move them to a bowl with whipped curd and water , Serve them with sweet and sour tamarind chutney, Pomegranate, spices and sev(namkeen).

    dahi bade recipe
    Dahi vada in air fryer

    Travel tip: Making dahi vada is an art too, ask Joshi vade wale at Indori Sarafa bazaar. It can make careers too 🙂 All Indoris will agree! When you are from MP, your heart belongs to good food!

    Storage

    Store dahi vada in a refrigerator. It can stay upto 2-3 days. If you are making them for a party, you may soak them in water a day or two earlier. Squeeze the water and dip them in yogurt 4-5 hours earlier to the party.Make a big batch of mint and tamarind chutney. Freeze it in small plastic containers for weeks. Thaw it anytime you want to eat chaat. Works like magic.Helps me save time when I want to eat street food anytime of the week. Also helps me avoid buying preservative laden chutneys from the market.

    FAQs

    Why is my vada oily?

    If oil in kadai, is not very hot,it will end up oily.

    Why is my vada hard?

    Water in batter should be enough and not less, else they will turn out rubbery.

    Is Dahi Bhalla and Dahi Vada same?

    Yes. No one gets bored of this yummy dahi bhalle! It is simple snack to make. Most people love the medu vada or dal vada version for breakfast. We also serve it during Holi parties. Nothing like dahibade to refresh you after all that Holi color fun.It is full of protein as it is only soaked and slightly fermented lentils.
    I end up eating so many of them while making them. You can serve a bit as a snack to kids when you make it. Have it later with dahi vada dahi and chutneys later. Two snacks in one. Both super tasty and yum! Best part is any shape of the vada will do. It need not be a perfect donut. You can make it a day before and keep it ready for the party. Garnish it with mint and tamarind chutney before you serve. 

    Conclusion: Traditional dahi vada is a great appetizer for parties. When you make it in air fryer you make it guilt free too.

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    Comments

    1. Shilpa M says

      March 27, 2023 at 3:29 am

      5 stars
      Easy to follow recipe. Will definitely try. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • bhavana bhatia says

        March 27, 2023 at 12:06 pm

        Thank you so much,hope it turns out well..

        Reply
    2. Richa Gupta says

      September 10, 2023 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the wonderful recipes. Tried it today, it turned out awesome.

      Reply
      • bhavana bhatia says

        September 10, 2023 at 3:43 pm

        Thank you so much for your kind words

        Reply
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