Low Fat Dahi Vada

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Low Fat Dahi Vada, a guilt-free twist on the classic Indian street food! This recipe swaps traditional frying for a baked version, keeping the vadas light yet irresistibly soft. Made with a blend of urad and moong dal, these lentil dumplings are baked to golden perfection, soaked to a tender texture, and then drenched in creamy low-fat yogurt. Drizzled with sweet tamarind chutney and sprinkled with roasted cumin powder, red chili, and fresh cilantro, each bite is a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy. The vibrant garnish of pomegranate seeds adds a burst of freshness and color to this crowd-pleasing appetizer or festive dish. Easy to prepare and packed with protein and probiotics, this Low Fat Dahi Vada recipe is the ultimate healthy indulgence for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:50 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Urad dal
• 0.25 cup Moong dal
• 4 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 cups Yogurt (low fat, whisked)
• 0.5 cup Sweet tamarind chutney
• 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Pomegranate seeds
• 1 unit Green chili (finely chopped, optional)
• 1 tablespoon Oil for greasing

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the urad and moong dal thoroughly under cold water and soak them in a bowl with 3 cups of water for 4-6 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Drain the soaked dals and grind them into a smooth batter using a little water if necessary. The batter should be thick and fluffy.

Step 3

Mix in the salt, asafoetida, and baking soda into the dal batter.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or baking dish with oil.

Step 5

Spoon the batter into the greased wells of the muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the vadas are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the vadas from the oven and let them cool slightly before gently transferring them to a bowl of warm water allowing them to soak for 10-15 minutes.

Step 8

In the meantime, whisk the low-fat yogurt until smooth and keep aside.

Step 9

After soaking, gently squeeze out the excess water from the vadas by pressing them between your palms without breaking them.

Step 10

Arrange the vadas in a serving dish and pour the whisked yogurt evenly over them, ensuring each vada is fully coated.

Step 11

Drizzle sweet tamarind chutney over the yogurt-covered vadas.

Step 12

Sprinkle roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and chopped green chili (if using) on top.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped cilantro and pomegranate seeds for a colorful and flavorful finish.

Step 14

Chill the prepared dahi vadas in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1913.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1643.0

Total Fat 27.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 24.0mg	0%
Sodium 3820.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.2g	0%
Total Sugars 76.8g
Protein 100.4g	0%

Vitamin D 240.4IU	0%
Calcium 1419.5mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 4518.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.6%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 61.4%