There are so many Indian Street food options and all are special in some way. Dahi Bhalla is in its own way so distinctive and popular. It is served with yogurt along with green chutney & tamarind chutney. That combination makes this dish extremely delicious. My Mom makes her special Dahi Bhalla whenever there is a special occasion or some festival. When I and my sisters were kids, Mom always made a large batch of this chaat because we loved it so much. Sometimes she used to serve it with papdis and sometimes we used to enjoy it as it is. Either way, Dahi Bhalla has always been my favorite.
DAHI BHALLA INGREDIENTS
LENTILS: Dahi Bhalla is made with soaked split Moong Dal and split Urad Dal. Soak the lentils for at least 3-4 hours before making fritters. Use equal quantities of lentils to make super soft bhallas. ADD-ONS: You can add some raisins as a stuffing in the bhalla or add black pepper for a spicy touch. YOGURT: Once the fritters are made then the bhallas are served with some yogurt. Add some water to the yogurt for a smoother consistency. CHUTNEYS: Also green chutney and tamarind chutney are spread on the bhallas. Adding chutneys gives an amazing flavor to the dish. SPICES: You can also add some spices like cumin powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder. GARNISH: You can also garnish with some grated ginger, chopped green chilis, and pomegranate seeds.
TIPS TO REMEMBER
HOW TO MAKE DAHI BHALLA
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to store Bhallas/ Fritters?
You can store the fritters in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an air-tight container. You can also freeze the Bhallas in a freezer-safe container or in Ziploc bags. When reheating, first boil the bhallas in water. Then squeeze the water from the bhallas and serve with yogurt & chutneys.
What should be the batter consistency?
The batter should not be too thick or too thin. When making the batter, add water only when needed & do not add a lot of water. But if the batter turns out too thin, you can add a few tablespoons of Besan or Chickpea Flour in the batter.
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