To prepare 100 grams of Dahivada Raita, you need to scale down the ingredients accordingly. Here's a list of ingredients and their approximate amounts needed for 100 grams of Dahivada Raita:
Ingredients:
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Urad dal (split black gram) - 15 grams
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Yogurt (curd) - 60 grams
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Water - as required for soaking and mixing (approximately 20 grams)
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Salt - to taste (about 1 gram)
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Roasted cumin powder - a pinch
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Red chili powder - a pinch
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Chaat masala - a pinch
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Sugar - a pinch (optional)
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Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) - for garnish (about 1 gram)
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Tamarind chutney - 1 teaspoon (about 5 grams)
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Mint chutney - 1 teaspoon (about 5 grams)
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Oil - for deep frying (amount needed for frying will be more than consumed in the dish)
Instructions:
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Soak and Grind Urad Dal: Rinse and soak urad dal in water for about 4-5 hours. Drain and grind it into a smooth batter with minimal water. Add a pinch of salt to the batter.
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Fry Vadas: Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Drop small spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Soak Vadas: Soak the fried vadas in lukewarm water for about 10-15 minutes. Gently squeeze out the excess water and set them aside.
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Prepare Yogurt Mixture: In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and sugar (if using). Mix well.
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Assemble Dahivada Raita: Place the soaked vadas in the yogurt mixture. Ensure they are fully coated with yogurt.
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Season and Garnish: Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and chaat masala over the top. Drizzle with tamarind chutney and mint chutney. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
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Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or snack.
This recipe is scaled down for a small portion, so adjust the spices and seasoning according to your taste preference.
