Dahi Bhalla

Dahi Bhalla is a delightful Indian breakfast dish featuring soft lentil dumplings soaked in creamy yogurt and topped with tangy chutneys and spices. This refreshing dish is perfect for starting your day on a flavorful note.

Ingredients

• Urad dal (split black gram) - 100 grams
• Water - 500 ml (for soaking and blending)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil - for frying
• Yogurt - 200 grams
• Chaat masala - 1 teaspoon
• Tamarind chutney - 2 tablespoons
• Mint chutney - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh coriander leaves - for garnishing

Steps

1. Soak the urad dal in 250 ml of water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked dal and blend it with 50 ml of water to a smooth batter, adding salt.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat for frying.
4. Using a spoon, drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Remove the fried dumplings and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.
6. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and season with salt.
7. Squeeze the water out of the dumplings gently and arrange them on a serving plate.
8. Pour the yogurt over the dumplings, followed by the tamarind chutney and mint chutney.
9. Sprinkle chaat masala, cumin powder, and red chili powder on top.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from urad dal, supporting muscle health.
• Contains probiotics from yogurt, promoting gut health.

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