Dahi Vada Recipe

Appetising and fluffy dahi vada recipe for kids

Picture a fluffy, tender vada dunked in chilled Nestlé A+ Curd and topped with vibrant spices – just thinking about dahi vadas gets your mouth watering, right? Then imagine how excited it will get your kids. This dahi vada recipe is easy and quick and made of nutritious lentils.

It’s the perfect snack for summer months and can even be served as an accompaniment for lunch or dinner . Making this healthy dahi vada recipe is fairly simple and straightforward but it does require a little advance prep as the dal needs to be soak and softened. This dahi vada recipe for kids is a great idea for birthday party menus too!

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Tips on how to make dahi vada at home for kids

  • Ensure that the oil is hot before frying the vadas. You can pour a small spoon of the vada mixture to test the oil’s heat. It should rise to the surface swiftly. Cook the vadas on a high flame for that crunch.
  • Whip the Nestlé A+ Curd before adding the other dahi vada ingredients and make sure it is chilled.
  • You may have to add a little water when making the urad dal paste. Keep the consistency medium to thick but flowing easily.
  • You can also add chopped raisins and cashew nuts to the dahi vada mixture.
  • If you are using a spoon to add the vada mixture to the oil, moisten it with water to allow the vada mixture to slide off smoothly.

Health benefits of dahi vada recipe for kids

  • Nestlé A+ Curd makes the dish easy to digest.
  • Urad dal and Nestlé A+ Curd both are good sources of protein and meet 15% of 2020 RDA of protein.
  • This is a filling snack that keeps children’s hunger satiated for long and helps avoid unhealthy snacking.

Nutritional info

  • 4.5 gm
    Protein
  • 0.9 mg
    Iron
  • 161.6 kcal
    Energy
  • 14.4 gm
    Carbohydrate
  • 7.8 gm
    Total Fat
  • 137.1 mg
    Calcium
  • 0.4 mg
    Vitamin C
  • 0.1 mcg
    Vitamin B12
  • 11.0 mcg
    Vitamin A
  • Ingredients
  • Step-by-Step
  • Faqs
1/2 Cup(121.0 gm) Nestlé A+ Curd
2.0 Tbsp(30.0 gm) Urad Dal
2.0 Chopped Tsp(2.0 gm) Coriander Leaves
1/2 Tsp(1.0 gm) Jeera
1/2 Tsp(1.0 gm) Black Pepper
0.13 Tsp(0.22 gm) Jeera Powder
0.13 Powder Tsp(0.27 gm) Red Chilly
1/2 Tsp(2.0 gm) Sugar
1/2 Tsp(2.0 gm) Salt
2.0 Tsp(7.0 ml) Oil
60.0 Ml(60.0 ml) Water

  • In a bowl, add black urad dal paste, 1/2 tsp jeera, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper and mix.

  • Heat oil for frying, put small portions of dough in oil and fry till golden brown.

  • Soak the vada in water for 5 min and squeeze out excess water.

  • In a bowl, add 1/2 cup Nestlé A+ Curd, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar and whisk.

  • Pour the Nestlé A+ Curd on soaked vada.

  • Add 1/8 tsp red chilli powder, 1/8 tsp jeera powder, 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves on top.

FAQs

Can this dahi vada recipe for kids be made in advance?

Yes, you can make the dahi vadas in advance and refrigerate for a few hours until they are ready to be served. Leave the sprinkling of spices to the last minute before you bring the dish to the table. You can also fry the vadas and freeze them in an airtight container. When you want to serve them, thaw for a few hours and then use as per the recipe.

How long can dahi vadas be kept?

When refrigerated, dahi vadas can be kept for a day. Do not keep them for longer as the curd will start to get sour.

How can you make vegan dahi vadas?

To make a vegan version of this recipe, substitute the curd with any nut curd or oat curd.

How can you fix a watery dahi vada batter?

If your vada batter is too watery, you can thicken it with some sooji or rice flour.

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