Dahi Bada

• For the badas (batter for the dumplings)
• 1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
• 1 pinch baking soda
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaf
• 1 -2 green chili, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/8 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon yoghurt
• For the yoghurt
• 1 cup yoghurt
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
• 1 -2 chopped green chili
• For Tampering (tadka)
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
• 4 -5 fresh curry leaves
• 3 -4 dried red chilies
• 1/4 cup oil

1. Mix all the ingredients for the batter (with water)and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
2. Mix the spices& herbs in the yoghurt; It should be of thin consistency.
3. Heat oil in a frypan; Lightly drop the batter with a teaspoon or tablespoon depending upon your taste for the size.
4. Deep fry to a medium golden brown and drop these into the yoghurt mixture, directly from the oil; Please be careful of the spatters while dropping the badas. Alternatively, you could drop the hot badas in salted water. Let them soak for 4-5 mins and press between the palms to take out excess water (please don't press too hard). And then transfer to the yoghurt mixture.
5. Let them soak for 5-10 mins in the yoghurt mixture.
6. Heat about a quarter cup oil and fry all the ingredients for 1-2 minutes; Be careful that they don't burn!
7. Transfer this to the yoghurt mixture immediately and cover the lid.
8. Your dahi badas are ready to enjoy!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dahi-bada-102288 (may not work)