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Sesame and Cumin Gujarati Dahi Vada

Introduces a nutty sesame and warm cumin for a rich, savory flavor.

182 minutes4 servings
Sesame and Cumin Gujarati Dahi Vada
Photo: Sushant savla · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix sesame seeds and cumin into the batter before fermentation.
  2. Soak urad dal for 4 hours, then grind into a smooth batter with water.
  3. Mix in grated coconut, salt, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, red chili powder, and sugar.
  4. Cover and let the batter ferment for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pan, drop spoonfuls of batter and fry until golden brown.
  6. Soak the fried vadas in thick yogurt for 10 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped coriander, jeera powder, green chutney, and sweet chutney.

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