Step 1

firstly, soak 1 cup urad dal for 5 hours.

Step 2

drain off the water and transfer to the mixi or grinder. also, add 1 chilli and 1 inch ginger.

Step 3

blend to smooth paste adding water as required. try to add a minimal amount of water to prevent the batter from turning watery.

Step 4

transfer the urad dal batter to a large bowl.

Step 5

take ¼ cup soaked moong dal into the blender.

Step 6

blend to smooth paste and transfer to the same bowl of urad dal batter.

Step 7

now add 1 tsp salt and mix well using the whisk.

Step 8

prepare a thick batter. if the batter is runny then add a tbsp of rice flour.

Step 9

now wit wet spoon or using hand, drop a spoonful of batter into the hot oil.

Step 10

keeping the flame on medium, stir occasionally.

Step 11

fry until the vada turns golden brown and crisp.

Step 12

drain off the vada over kitchen paper to remove excess oil.

Step 13

now in a large bowl take 5 cup hot water.

Step 14

add ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp hing. mix well making sure it is well combined.

Step 15

now drop the hot fried vada into the water and dip completely.

Step 16

soak for 30 minutes, or until the vada absorbs water.

Step 17

after 30 minutes, squeeze off the water and transfer to plate.

Step 18

firstly, take 2 cup curd, 2 tbsp sugar and ½ tsp salt.

Step 19

whisk and mix well making sure everything is well combined.

Step 20

firstly, pour the sweetened curd over the vada.

Step 21

also pour a generous amount of green chutney and tamarind chutney.

Step 22

sprinkle chilli powder, cumin powder, chaat masala.

Step 23

top with boondi and coriander.

Step 24

finally, enjoy dahi vada or dahi bhalla chilled.