THAYIR VADA/ CURD VADA/ DAHI VADA. The dahi vada we have here in the udupi restaurants has sugar in the dahi (curd). I will try to add this restaurant style recipe of thayir vadai too. The thayir vadai shared here is more of a tamilian style preparation and does not use sugar. but if you like some sweetness in the curd, then you can add.
Ingredients of THAYIR VADA/ CURD VADA/ DAHI VADA
- You need 3/4 Cup of Curd.
- Prepare 1/4 Cup of Milk.
- You need 1/2 cup of Urad Dal.
- You need 1 inch of Ginger finely grated.
- It's 1 of Green Chilli finely chopped.
- You need 1/2 tsp of Mustard.
- Prepare Few of curry leaves.
- It's few of coriander leaves.
- You need as required of Raita Boondi.
- You need as required of Carrot Scraped optional.
- It's As per taste of Red Chilli Powder.
- You need as required of Oil for deep fry.
I saw this recipe in a tamil magazine from library, quickly jotted down the recipe. In a bowl, add whisked curd and little salt. Grind coconut, green chilli and ginger to a fine paste. Heat a tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add curry leaves, and pour it over the curd.
THAYIR VADA/ CURD VADA/ DAHI VADA step by step
- Wash and Soak Urad Dal for 2-3 hours. Refrigerate for better results..
- Grind into a fine paste without adding much water. Transfer to a bowl add salt, finely chopped green chillies and grated ginger. Beat everything with a spoon until fluffy..
- Heat a wok and oil for deep fry. Dip your fingers in water and take a small potion of the batter, give a hole in the centre and drop in hot oil. Fry on low- medium flame until both sides are golden brown and crisp. Take out and transfer on a tissue paper..
- Soak the vada's in water for 5-10 minutes. Squeeze out extra water and place it on a serving plate..
- Now take the curd and milk in a bowl and beat using a whisk until smooth. Add salt and mix. Now heat a pan with a tsp of oil. Splutter mustard and curry leaves. If preferred add finely chopped green chillies and ginger again and pour it to the curd mixture..
- Pour the Curd mix over the vada and garnish with boondi, chopped coriander leaves and red chilli powder. Done!.
Now the curd for the thayir vadai is ready. I love this curd vada,south Indian version is prepared by adding seasoning on top and they are very simple but I personally prefer North Indian dahi/curd vada only. They have all spices mixed in them and they are so colorful. I just go crazy for it. Your guest will be super happy if you serve this, its very simple.