soyachunks dahi vada

soyachunks dahi vada

Soya chunks Dahi vada is an yummy snack made with deep fried soya chunks and soaked in spiced yogurt.

Ingredients:

soya chunks            -1 cup

yogurt                     -2 cups

carrot                      -1

cilantro                   -finely chopped

salt                          -to taste

oil                           -to deep fry

For the batter:

besan/gram flour     -1cup

rice flour                 -1/4 cup

salt                           -to taste

chili powder             -3/4 tsp

baking soda              -pinch

For the tempering:

oil                            -1 tbsp

mustard seeds         -1 tsp

cumin seeds            -1 tsp

chopped ginger       -2 tsp

green chili               -3-4

broken curry leaves-2 sprigs

hing                         -pinch

turmeric                  -1/4 tsp

preparation time:10 min
Cooking Time   :25 min

Method:

• In a pot heat water with salt.When the water is hot enough switch off the flame and soak soya chunks in it for 10 minutes.

• Now drain the water and squeeze the soya chunks without water.

• In a mixing bowl mix the ingredients given for the batter along with water to make dosa batter consistency without any lumps.

• Heat oil for deep frying.Dip soya chunks into the batter so that it coats well on all sides.Then deep fry in oil until golden.

• In a serving bowl add yogurt and beat it with a spoon adding necessary water to get to the desired consistency you want.

• In a small pan heat oil and add the ingredients for tempering.

• Add the fried soya chunks into the yogurt .Pour the tempering over it.

• Mix well and garnish with grated carrots and chopped cilantro.

• Serve as evening snack.

Serves   6