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    Home » Appetizers

    Published: Apr 5, 2016 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

    Dahi Pakodi

    Blogging Marathon# 63 -Journey through the cuisines: Day 4

    State: Gujarat 

    Dish: Dahi Pakodi

    Today is day four of the blogging marathon, and the letter for today is D. Gujaratis have a ton of recipes from D: Dal Dhokli, Dalwada, Dahi Vada, Dhokla, Dudhi Muthiya. But guess what, I have all these recipes on my blog already. So here is the recipe for today, a variation of Dahi Vada.

    Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla is a famous North Indian chaat. Made from soaked urad dal, these bhallas take over five to six hours to make. What can you do if you want an instant snack? The answer to your sudden craving is this Gujarat's cheat version of Dahi Vadas. Made from instantly mixed batter using wheat flour and besan, these pakodis are super quick yet tasty to eat.

    Though I do not clearly know the origin of this recipe, it has been a family favorite; a recipe that my grandmother taught my mother and she made it very often in my childhood. That is how I know this recipe. If you search online, very few blogs list this recipe and it is not surprising that all those blogs are by Gujaratis! 

    This recipe used to generally be a lifesaver when you have a sudden call from family members coming home for lunch or dinner. All you need is wheat flour (the ordinary roti flour), besan and yogurt. All these ingredients are generally found in each household pantry. Apart from that, sweet tamarind dates chutney and spicy cilantro chutney is generally stored in most people's houses. Adding sev and pomegranate give the dahi pakodi a wonderful texture and a pop of color. Adding freshly roasted cumin powder and red chilli powder on top give the dish its characteristic flavor. 

    Though this recipe is such that you can finish making it under 30 minutes, you can make the pakodis before hand. Just fry the pakodis and refrigerate in an airtight container. When ready to make, soak the pakodis in water and add the yogurt. Top with all the colorful toppings, and serve immediately. Try this and come back tomorrow for a slightly complex alphabet: E.


    Ingredients


    For the Pakodis


    Wheat Flour 2 cups

    Besan/ chickpea flour 2 tbsp

    Water 1 ½ cup

    Cumin seeds 1 tsp

    Baking Soda 1 tsp

    Red Chilli powder 1 tsp

    Asafoetida a pinch

    Salt 1 tbsp

    Oil to fry





    For serving


    Yogurt 2 3 cups

    Sweet Dates Tamarind Chutney

    Spicy Cilantro Chutney

    Pomegranate Seeds

    Cilantro

    Thin Sev

    Sugar 3-4 tbsp

    Cumin powder, Red Chilli powder





    Method


    To make the Pakodis


    In a mixing bowl, add the wheat flour and besan. Using 1 to 1 ½ cups water, make a thick batter. Add the remaining ingredients except oil and mix well.

    Heat oil and using the fingers, drop small portions of the batter to the hot oil. Fry for 2 minutes till they rise and then turn them over. Fry for another minute till they do not look raw. Remove on a paper towel and rest for a couple of minutes. If not making immediately, put all the pakodis in a container and refrigerate.

    To assemble the Dahi pakodi

    When ready to make, add 2-3 cups water in a large bowl and drop the pakodis in it. Let them be there for a minute or two, and squeeze out extra water and remove. Place them in a large tray or in small serving containers. 

    Mix the yogurt with sugar, a pinch of salt and a pinch of freshly powdered cumin powder. Beat it till smooth. 

    Pour the yogurt over the pakodis. Add pomegranate seeds, cumin powder, red chilli powder, sweet and spicy chutneys, thin sev and cilantro. Serve!






    Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 63

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Srivalli says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Smruti, your pictures have come out so fabulous...you got us drooling over your page...the chat looks so appealing will surely make it sometime..

      Reply
    2. Priya Suresh says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Wat a killer dahi pakodi, i dont mind inviting to your place if you serve me this alluring dahi pakodis.

      Reply
    3. Kalyani says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      This almost instant version has got me salivating !! Ur pics r so bright b vibrant Smruti ! Chaat anyday is welcome 🙂

      Reply
    4. Gayathri Kumar says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      That is a quick version f dahi vada. The platter looks so tempting...

      Reply
    5. vaishali sabnani says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      One of my Gujju friends makes these wheat flour dahiwadas , they are so deceptive ! But very soft and delicious . Thanks for sharing the recipe . Awesome dahiwadas .

      Reply
    6. MySpicyKitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      This is indeed a cheats version of dahi vada. Chaat is to tempting and inviting. Bookmarked.

      Reply
    7. Unknown says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Now this one is going to come in my deems tonight. Thats a fantastic chat yum yum..

      Reply
    8. Padmajha says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      The cheats version for vada sounds like something I need to make this weekend. Your pics are amazing and I will probably be telling this in each of your post!

      Reply
    9. Amara’s cooking says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      I second Valli's comments. 👌👍

      Reply
    10. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      What a lovely chat recipe. I love the idea that you can make the pakodis before hand and assemble them when needed. That comes in so handy when you are serving for a crowd.

      Reply
    11. Pavani says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      This is a delicious and easy to make chaat item. Your clicks are super tempting.

      Reply
    12. Srividhya says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Man.. u r tempting us with those clicks.. super duper amazing.

      Reply
    13. cookingwithsapana says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Dahi pakodi looks absolutely delicious.I have never thought of making the pakodis with wheat flour.Nice idea.

      Reply
    14. Nalini's Kitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Such a wonderful recipe, makes me drool..Tempting clicks as well.

      Reply
    15. Suma Gandlur says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      That is one fabulous cheat version. ☺ Love the tempting snack.

      Reply
    16. Harini R says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      That is a mouth watering presentation.

      Reply
    17. Chef Mireille says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      with all the beautiful garnishes - looks absoluely glorious - would love to dig in now

      Reply
    18. Unknown says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      mouth watering. Loved the presentation. would love to have a bite now...

      Reply
    19. The Pumpkin Farm says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Beautifully made...

      Reply
    20. veena says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      The pictures are so beautiful!!!!Cant take my eyes off

      Reply
    21. Mrspetlover says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Wow wonderful recipe. I have been searching for wheat flour dahi pakodi recipe for a while today I run into this. Recipe looks fab and such a detailed instructions and photos. I am planning to make it for Monday afternoon ladies get together. Let u know how it comes out and if I can post a pic. Thanks 🙂

      Reply

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