Non-Fried Dahi Vada Recipe or Steamed Dahi Vada
Since holi is around so this post becomes special as making Dahi Vada is like a ritual at my place. This Dahi vada post becomes more special because it’s non-fried and steamed. I feel so proud when I make something healthy or find a healthy version of some recipe which tastes as good as the original dish.
Fried Vada or Steamed Vadas?
Why opt for fried food when we can recreate the same taste with the healthy alternative. You should bookmark this steamed dahi vada or non-fried dahi vada recipe or try it on this Holi festival and surprise your guests by telling that it’s not fried.
Soft dahi vada dipped in sweet and salty yogurt and topped with tamarind chutney tastes simply yum. I made this with a combination of urad daal and moong daal. You will be needing fruit salt like eno while making this non-fried dahi vada. Use your idli maker for making these dahi vadas and dip them in hot water for few minutes and they are ready to be served.
Try out this simple recipe and I am sure you will love it. Share your feedback or suggestions in the comment section and don’t forget to tag me if you post them on social media. I am on facebook, twitter and Instagram.
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| Prep Time | 3-4 hours |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
pieces
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- 1/2 cup Soaked urad Daal
- 1/2 cup Soaked Moong Daal
- 1 green chilli
- 1/2 tsp eno salt normal not flavored
- asafoetida/ Hing a pinch
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups thick yogurt
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seed powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- Salt to taste
Ingredients
For vadas
For Dahi
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- Soak urad and moong daal for 2-3 hours.
- In a blender add soaked daals, asafoetida, salt, green chili and grind into a smooth paste. While grinding if the mixture is dry just add few ice cubes as they will help in controlling the heat generated while grinding and prevents the mixture from becoming rubbery and tough.
- Make sure the mixture is not thin or running as we need a thick batter. Now empty the mixture in a bowl.
- Meanwhile grease your idli plates and keep aside. Now, add some water in the steamer and let it boil.
- Beat the mixture 4-5 times nicely to make it airy and then add eno salt and mix it nicely.
- The quantity of the mixture will start increasing. Now at this time start placing the mixture on the idli plates and give them the desired shape you want.
- Put the idli plates in the steamer and cook for 5-8 minutes. Check by inserting a knife, if it comes out clean your vadas are done.
- Allow it to cool a bit and then transfer the vadas in a bowl containing warm water and soak them in for 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile prepare your curd for the vadas by mixing everything together.
- Now, carefully press the vadas in between your hands so as to remove the excess water.
- Transfer them in the curd and refrigerate it for 1-2 hours
- While serving garnish it with green coriander leaves, tamarind chutney, pomegranates,red chilli powder, roasted cumin seed powder.
- Enjoy
I love the idea of non-fried Dahi Vada, especially for a healthier twist during festivals like Holi! 😍 Steamed vadas dipped in sweet and salty yogurt, topped with tamarind chutney – it sounds absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe, and I appreciate your focus on making a healthier version of a classic dish. Can’t wait to try it! 👏🥣
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why do we need to add eno salt?can we make them without adding the eno salt?
Eno works as baking soda and helps in making them fluffy and soft else the vadas will be hard and stiff. So that’s why eno is needed.
Good to know of this non-fried recipe as we like dahi vada a lot. Thanks for the share.
Very good idea and healthy too. I am sure it tastes great too. Thaks for sharing.
This is amazing. I love vadas but relent because they are fried. Am definitely going to try this recipe. The only caveat though is that the vadas aren’t turning brown. But thats ok for so many less calories.
Thank you so much ! Glad you liked it.. Do try it 🙂
Yes the colour is missing but can be compromised for health 🙂
Wow! How innovative is this.
Dahiwada, without the calories. Going to give this a shot.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much ! Glad you liked it.. Do try it 🙂
Thank you so much ! Glad you liked it.. Do try it ?
Nice Recip. I love it Thanks for sharing. Now in Free Time i Try for this.
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