Dahi Puri
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Dahi Puri

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup urad dal
  • • 1 cup thick curd
  • • 1/4 cup milk
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • • 8 curry leaves
  • • 2 tbsp oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the urad dal for 4 hours and grind to a thick, fluffy batter with minimal water.

2
Phase 2

Shape the batter into small vadas and deep-fry in hot oil until golden, then drain.

3
Phase 3

Dip the vadas in warm salted water for 5 minutes and gently squeeze out the excess.

4
Phase 4

Beat the curd with the milk, green chilies, and remaining salt.

5
Phase 5

Heat 2 tsp oil and crackle the mustard seeds and curry leaves.

6
Phase 6

Arrange the vadas in the curd, pour the tempering over, rest 15 minutes, and serve.