Low Sodium Dahi Vada

Low Sodium Dahi Vada is a deliciously healthy twist on the classic Indian street food, offering all the creamy, tangy goodness you love but with a mindful reduction in sodium. Crafted from wholesome urad dal (split black gram), these soft, golden vadas are infused with aromatic spices like asafoetida, cumin, and freshly grated ginger for incredible flavor without relying on salt. Once fried to a crisp perfection, the vadas are soaked in velvety yogurt blended with a hint of sugar and roasted cumin powder, creating a luxurious base. Finished with a drizzle of tangy tamarind chutney, this dish strikes a delectable balance of flavors and textures. Perfect as a nutritious snack or light appetizer, this guilt-free recipe delivers authentic taste while prioritizing your health. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to impress friends and family with a refreshing, low-sodium delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Urad dal (split black gram)
• 0.25 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1 inch piece, grated Ginger
• 1 finely chopped Green chili
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 2 tablespoons, finely chopped Fresh coriander leaves
• 2 cups Yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind chutney
• 3 cups (for deep frying) Oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the urad dal thoroughly and soak it in water for about 4-6 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Drain the water completely and grind the soaked dal into a smooth and thick batter using a little water if needed.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, take the batter and add asafoetida, grated ginger, finely chopped green chili, cumin seeds, black pepper powder, and fresh coriander leaves. Mix well.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat.

Step 5

Wet your hands, take a small portion of the batter and shape it into a round ball or slightly flatten it into a vada.

Step 6

Gently slide the vadas into the hot oil. Fry them until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them onto a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 7

In another bowl, beat the yogurt until smooth, and add sugar and roasted cumin powder. Mix well.

Step 8

Soak the fried vadas in a bowl of water for about 5 minutes, then squeeze out the water gently from each vada and place them in the yogurt mixture.

Step 9

Let the vadas soak in the yogurt for about 15 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with tamarind chutney, more roasted cumin powder, and optionally, some chopped coriander leaves.

Step 11

Serve the Low Sodium Dahi Vada chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing snack or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1433.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7034.1

Total Fat 684.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 29.4mg	0%
Sodium 525.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.0g	0%
Total Sugars 50.0g
Protein 78.1g	0%

Vitamin D 235.2IU	0%
Calcium 1251.8mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 3418.5mg	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: 85.9%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 9.8%