Dahi Bada

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 10 Minutes

Servings: 4

This is actually a traditional Indian (Hyderabad) recipe eaten as a snack or at high tea. We make these Dahi Badas especially during Iftaar in Ramadan. This is my Mom's recipe, it has a Hyderabadi touch!

Ingredients:

1 cup besan (chickpea flour)

1 pinch baking soda

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped mint leaf

1 -2 green chili, chopped

1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon garlic paste

1/8 teaspoon cumin powder

1/8 teaspoon coriander powder

1/8 teaspoon turmeric

1 tablespoon yoghurt

1 cup yoghurt

3/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1 -2 chopped green chili

1 teaspoon whole cumin seed

4 -5 fresh curry leaves

3 -4 dried red chilies

1/4 cup oil

Directions:

1. Mix all the ingredients for the batter (with water)and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
2. Mix the spices& herbs in the yoghurt; It should be of thin consistency.
3. Heat oil in a frypan; Lightly drop the batter with a teaspoon or tablespoon depending upon your taste for the size.
4. Deep fry to a medium golden brown and drop these into the yoghurt mixture, directly from the oil; Please be careful of the spatters while dropping the badas. Alternatively, you could drop the hot badas in salted water. Let them soak for 4-5 mins and press between the palms to take out excess water (please don't press too hard). And then transfer to the yoghurt mixture.
5. Let them soak for 5-10 mins in the yoghurt mixture.
6. Heat about a quarter cup oil and fry all the ingredients for 1-2 minutes; Be careful that they don't burn!
7. Transfer this to the yoghurt mixture immediately and cover the lid.
8. Your dahi badas are ready to enjoy!

By RecipeOfHealth.com