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Stuffed Dahi Vada

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Stuffed Vadas (makes 8)
3/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Together Into A Cashew-raisin Stuffing (for The Stuffed Vadas)
1 1/2 tbsp chopped cashew nut (kaju)
1 1/2 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis)
To Be Mixed Into A Curds Mixture
1 cup whisked curds (dahi)
2 tbsp sugar
a pinch of black salt (sanchal)
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
oil for deep-frying
chilli powder for sprinkling
roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder for sprinkling
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Divide the cashew-raisin stuffing into 8 equal portions and keep aside.
- Clean, wash and soak the urad dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 2 hours.
- Drain well and blend in a mixer to a coarse paste using ¼ cup of water.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the asafoetida, ginger-green chilli paste, salt, and 1½ tbsp of water and mix well.
- Wet a deep ladle with little water, pour 1 tbsp of the batter in it and sprinkle a portion of the stuffing in the centre
- Finally pour 1 more tbsp of the batter over it, drop it in hot oil and deep-fry on a medium flame till itturns golden brown in colour from all the sides. 2 to 3 such stuffed vadas can be deep-fried at a time in a batch.
- Soak the deep-fried vadas immediately in a bowlful of water for 20 minutes. Squeeze out and drain all the excess water by pressing the vadas gently between your palms. Keep aside.
- Repeat steps 5 and 7 to make more stuffed vadas. Keep aside.
- Just before serving arrange 2 stuffed vadas in a serving dish and spread 1 portion of the curds mixture evenly over it.
- Finally sprinkle a little chilli powder and cumin seeds powder evenly over it.
- Repeat steps 1 to 2 to make 3 more servings.
- Serve immediately garnished with coriander.
Stuffed Dahi Vada recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 315 cal |
Protein | 12.9 g |
Carbohydrates | 37.5 g |
Fiber | 4.7 g |
Fat | 11.4 g |
Cholesterol | 8 mg |
Sodium | 26.2 mg |
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Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
I had never tried stuffed dahi vada before.. So this is something different... Rich dry fruit vada with curds and spicess tastes marvelous..

Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have always been eating dahi vada and just love it, but this when i tried this recipe its even more super.. The stuffing of raisins and cashewnuts gives a twist to the taste. It''s a recipe which you should gice a try..