Haryanvi Dahi Bhalla
Soft urad dal dumplings in thick sweetened curd with tamarind and mint chutney. Haryanvi wedding appetizer.
Ingredients
Garnish
- cumin powder (optional) (garnish) — 2 g (powder)
- Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)
- Chaat masala (optional) (garnish) — 1 tsp (whole)
Main
- Tamarind — 100 g (whole)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- Urad Dal — 100 g (whole)
- Curd — 100 g (whole)
Tempering
- oil — 2 tbsp (whole)
Method
- Soak the urad dal for 4-5 hours, then drain and grind with minimal water into a smooth, fluffy batter. Whisk well by hand to add air.
- Heat oil in a kadhai. Drop small portions of batter and deep-fry the bhalla on medium flame until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Soak the fried bhalla in warm water for 10 minutes to soften, then gently squeeze out excess water.
- Simmer tamarind in a little water until soft and mushy, then mash and strain into a tangy-sweet chutney.
- Whisk the curd with a little water and salt until smooth and pourable.
- Arrange the softened bhalla on a serving plate and pour the whisked curd generously over them.
- Drizzle the tamarind chutney, sprinkle roasted cumin powder and chaat masala, garnish with coriander leaves. Chill and serve cold.
Common questions
- Haryanvi Dahi Bhalla ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- हरियाणवी दही भल्ला ko English mein Haryanvi Dahi Bhalla likhte hain.
- Ek plate Haryanvi Dahi Bhalla mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 121 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 135 min lagta hai — 120 min taiyari, 15 min pakana.