Soft, Yummy, Creamy Dahi Bhalla

A classic North Indian dish, Dahi Bhalla is a must-have in any dining experience. This recipe features soft and creamy bhallas with minimal spices and ingredients.

Ingredients
For Bhallas
- 1/2cupyellow moong dal
- 1cupurad dal
- 1tbspcashew, chopped
- 1tbspginger, grated
- 1/2tspcumin seeds
- 1tspsalt
- 1/2tspblack pepper powder
- 1/2tspcooking soda
For Serving
- 2cupbeaten curd
- salt to taste
- 1/2tsproasted cumin seeds powder
- 1/2tspred chilli powder
- 2tbspsweet tamarind chutney
- 1tbspgreen chutney
- coriander leaves, chopped
- fresh pomegranate seeds
How to make Soft, Yummy, Creamy Dahi Bhalla
Preparing the Bhallas
Wash the yellow moong dal and urad dal thoroughly and soak them in 3 cups of water for 4 hours.
Drain the water and grind the dal in a mixer.
Add chopped cashew, grated ginger, cumin seeds, salt, and black pepper powder to the ground dal.
Whisk the mixture for 4-5 minutes or add cooking soda to skip the hard work.
Deep fry small portions of the batter on low to medium heat until golden.
Soak the fried bhallas in hot water for half an hour.
Serving the Dahi Bhalla
Drain water from the bhallas and set them in a serving dish.
Add beaten curd over the bhallas.
Sprinkle salt, roasted cumin seeds powder, and red chilli powder.
Drizzle sweet tamarind chutney and green chutney over the curd.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and fresh pomegranate seeds.
Tips & Tricks
For a softer texture, ensure the dals are soaked well and whisked properly.
Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
Preeti Kalia
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