Yummy Traditional : Dahi Baray Recipe (2024)


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Dahi Baray is the most popular street food snack in Pakistan, thislentil/gram dumpling is flooded with seasoned yogurtit is prepared by soaking baray in thick yogurtDahi Baray,which is adored by almost everyone,In the method below, I have clearly mentioned each and every step in detail. One of the most important things here is gram batter which needs correct consistency and then frying the baray.

I am not a very big fan of Dahi vadas dressed with lots ofgreen chutneyandimli chutneyor a sweet version of Dahi Baray, but if you prefer it you can go ahead with drizzling them over the Dahi vadas or making them sweet.

But, whichever way you like to have them, sprinkling some chaat masala and red chili flakes is enough to make it delicious,As well as you can also sprinkle Dahi baray masala over it,Dahi baray masala is made of only 3 spices like whole red chilies, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds

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Slightly dry roast on skillet/tawa and grind them together to a fine powder and at the time of serving sprinkle masala over Dahi baray I haven’t posted the Dahi Baray masala recipe yet but I have mentioned above the line how to make Dahi Baray masala at home which I am sharing with you all…This recipe is mostly used at iftar time in Ramadan, as well as people enjoy having this in the rainy season

It wasn't a long process to make very short takes time than other Baray like mong baray or mash so let's begin with step-by-step photos...

Tips:

  1. At the time of serving, you can variationsby adding boiled chickpeas and papri as well
  2. Can be drizzled withgreen mint chutneyandtamarind sauceover Dahi Baray

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    In a mixing bowl add yogurt and spices, andmix them well with a whisk till turn a smooth and creamy texture

    In a mixing bowl add gram flour and spices,Stir to mix well combine and rest it for 30 minutes, then add all remaining spices, and stir to mix well until a smooth batter is formed


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      Take a bowl filled with water and put a small drop of batter in it.If the batter immediately starts to float on top of the water, the batter is ready.If not, then whisk it some more.

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      Heat the oil in a wok on medium flame.Once hot oil, add a spoonful of batter using your hand or two spoons fry a few baray (dumplings) at a time after a few times flip them and move them around to get even cooking and brown until nice golden color,remove it to a plate using a slotted spatula

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        Now in a separate bowl add lukewarm water and salt and mix well, Putfried baray into the water, let them soak for 5 minutes take them out, and squeeze between palms carefully to remove excess water from them

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          Place on the serving dish and pour spiced yogurt over them, sprinkle some chaat masala, red chili flakes, and coriander leaves

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          Now tasty and spicy Dahi Baray is ready

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          Dahi Baray
          Author: Sana Rasheed
          Preparation Time: 30mins
          Cooking time: 10 mins
          Total time:40 mins
          Servings:7
          Recipe Category: Snack and Fried
          Cuisine:Pakistani
          Calories per serving: 195 kcal


          Dahi Barayis the most popular street food snack in Pakistan, theselentil/gram dumplings are flooded with seasoned yogurt...

          Ingredients for Spiced Yogurt:

          1. 750g,yogurt
          2. ½ tsp, cumin seeds roasted and crushed
          3. ½ tbsp, coriander leaves
          4. ½ tsp, garlic powder
          5. 2 tsp, green chili
          6. ½ cup, of milk
          7. Salt to taste

            Ingredients for Baray:

            1. 1cup, gram flour (besan) sieved
            2. ½ cup, of water
            3. ¼ tsp, baking soda
            4. 1/6 tsp, baking powder
            5. ¼ tsp, turmeric
            6. 1/3 tsp, red chili powder
            7. ½ tsp, cumin seed
            8. As required, Oil for frying
            9. Salt to taste
            10. Chaat masala

            How to make the Dahi Baray?

            1. In a mixing bowl add yogurt, coriander, garlic powder, green chili, milk salt, and crushed cumin seeds
            2. Mix them with a whisk and keep them aside
            3. In a mixing bowl add gram flour, baking soda, and water
            4. Mix well and rest it for 30 minutes
            5. Then add baking powder, red chili powder, cumin, and turmeric powder
            6. Stir to mix well until a smooth batter is formed
            7. Take a bowl filled with water and drop a small drop of batter in it.If the batter immediately starts to float on top of the water, the batter is ready.If not, then whisk it some more
            8. Heat the oil in a wok on a medium flame
            9. Once hot oil, add a spoonful of batter using your hand or two spoons to fry a few baray (dumplings) at a time
            10. After some flip them and move them around to get even cooking and browning until nice golden color
            11. Remove it to a plate using a slotted spatula
            12. Now in a separate bowl add lukewarm water and salt and mix well
            13. Put fried baray into the water
            14. Let them soak for 5 minutes take them out and squeeze between palms carefully to remove excess water from them
            15. Place on the serving dish and pour spiced yogurt over them
            16. Sprinkle some chaat masala, red chili flakes, and coriander leaves
            17. Now tasty and spicy Dahi Baray is ready

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            Yummy Traditional : Dahi Baray Recipe (2024)

            FAQs

            What is dahi baray made of? ›

            Essentially, this chaat dish consists of fried lentil fritters or pakode, which are soaked in water, squeezed, and then finished with a generous helping of thick curd, chutneys, spice powders and other toppings that are a must in any chaat preparation. It tastes best when chilled yogurt is added.

            Why is my Dahi Vada not soft? ›

            To make the wadas soft soak them in water, before marinating them with curd. Let them cool before soaking them so that the cooking procedure is complete. Urad dal wadas are generally soft so I soak them in room temperature water. If you feel that your wadas are a little rubbery, you can also soak them in hot water.

            What is the difference between Dahi Vada and Dahi Bhalla? ›

            Dahi Bhalle is the north-Indian dish in which lentil fritters are served in seasoned yogurt topped with chutney, whereas Dahi Vada is the popular south-Indian dish, in which the yogurt is seasoned with a tempering made with curry leaves and mustard seeds.

            What is Dahi Bhalla made of? ›

            Also known as Dahi Bhalla, these are deep fried lentil fritters dunked in creamy yogurt, topped with different kinds of sweet spicy chutneys and then garnished with spice powders. Dahi Vada is one of the most popular Indian street foods eaten across India.

            Is Dahi Baray good for weight loss? ›

            Dahi Bhalla is a low-calorie snack that can be enjoyed without worrying about weight gain. The combination of lentils and yogurt in Dahi Bhalla provides a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fats, which can provide energy and help keep you feeling full.

            Which state did dahi Bara come from? ›

            Cuttack, Odisha

            How healthy is Dahi Vada? ›

            It is rich in fibre, improves digestion, protects the heart, boosts energy, improves bone health, strengthens the nervous system, helps manage diabetes, and is excellent for hair and skin. Another important ingredient of the recipe is curd or yoghurt which is also known for its health benefits since ages!

            Why is vada not crispy? ›

            Making fluffy batter is the key to crisp and fluffy vadas. So you need a good strong and powerful blender that can grind your lentils really well to a fluffy texture. If you use a regular low watt grinder you may end up with hard and dense vadas and even more your blender may break down.

            What is the English name of Dahi Vada? ›

            WHAT IS DAHI VADA OR DAHI BHALLA. Dahi means yogurt and vada is fritters (deep fried kind) so the literal translation for these is fritters dunked in yogurt.

            Why do Dahi Vada burst while frying? ›

            My dahi vadas burst while frying.

            Likely the presence of excess water is the cause of vada opening (bursting up during frying). Remember the batter has to be in paste consistency.

            Can I eat Dahi Bhalla at night? ›

            People who have a weak digestive system should avoid eating curd at night. If you frequently suffer from acidity, indigestion, or acid reflux, you should avoid eating curd when your digestion is slow, which is usually at night.

            What is Bhalla called in English? ›

            spear countable noun. A spear is a weapon consisting of a long pole with a sharp point.

            Why is my Dahi Bhalla hard? ›

            Tips to make perfectly soft Dahi Bhalla

            Use the correct amount of water to grind- Too much water while grinding will make them soggy after frying and too little water will make the bhalla hard. Aerate the batter- The secret to fluffy vada is this step.

            What is Dahi Puri made of? ›

            On the other hand, Dahi puri is a crispy shell stuffed with boiled potatoes, onions, tomatoes, curd, ground spices, chutneys and sev. There is no spicy water added in a dahi puri. Which kind of puri to use to make dahi puri? The puri to be used is the same crispy puri that is used to make pani puri, puchka or golgappa.

            What is dahi kebab made of? ›

            Crumble paneer and add it to a mixing bowl along with hung curd. Add all the other ingredients – ginger, garlic, chilli, garam masala, onions, cashews and coriander leaves. Mix well just to make a non sticky dough. If the dough is still sticky add more bread crumbs.

            What is dahi Papdi made of? ›

            Also known as Dahi papdi chaat, this is a popular street snack from North India. Crisp fried puris are topped with mung beans sprouts or chickpeas, yogurt, sweet, sour and sour chutney. It is finished with a garnish of crispy sev.

            Is Dahi Vada healthy or unhealthy? ›

            It is rich in fibre, improves digestion, protects the heart, boosts energy, improves bone health, strengthens the nervous system, helps manage diabetes, and is excellent for hair and skin. Another important ingredient of the recipe is curd or yoghurt which is also known for its health benefits since ages!

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