Dahi Vada is a delicious and nutritious Indian snack that is suitable for toddlers. Not only is it easy to make and full of flavour, it also contains antioxidants, protein, and healthy fats. Try this simple recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia for a snack that is sure to be a hit with your little ones! Enjoy the bursting flavours of cumin, coriander and yoghurt with this traditional dish, and rest assured that it’s providing your toddler with all the nutrition they need.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Dahi Vada, Indian, Appetizers
• Calories: 250
• Protein: 5g
• Carbs: 10g
• Fats: 22g
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups urad dal (black gram), soaked for 6-7 hours
• 2 tablespoons cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
• 2 teaspoons black onion seeds
• 4-6 curry leaves
• 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
• A small pinch of baking soda
• 1 cup of Greek yoghurt
• Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish
• Oil for deep-frying

Directions

1. Soaking the Dal: First, Olivia will need to prepare the urad dal. Start by soaking the dal in enough water to cover it for 6-7 hours. After the dal is done soaking, discard the water and rinse the dal again.

2. Grinding the Dal: Next, drain the water from the dal and put it in a blender or food processor. Pulse the dal a few times to get a fine paste. Place the paste in a bowl, and add in the cumin powder and chili powder. Mix the ingredients together until it forms a soft dough.

3. Making the Vadas: Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the mustard seeds, black onion seeds and curry leaves. Fry them until they begin to splutter. Add in the chopped green chillies and fry for a few seconds. Add in the baking soda to the dough and mix together. Now the dough is ready for shaping and frying.

4. Shaping and Frying the Vadas: Now it’s time for Olivia and her kids to shape the vadas. Take a small amount of dough and roll it in your hands to make a small ball, about the size of a ping-pong ball. Make sure to make balls no bigger than this size, otherwise it may be a choking hazard for the kids! Heat enough oil that the vadas can float. When the oil is hot, gently drop in each ball one by one. Fry all the vadas until they are golden brown. Gently remove the fried vadas from the oil and place them on a plate lined with kitchen paper, to absorb any excess oil.

5. Preparing the Dahi Vada: In a large bowl, add Greek yoghurt and mix in 2 tablespoons of water. Take each vada and place it gently in the yoghurt, making sure all parts of the vada are fully covered. Now the Dahi Vada is ready for serving!

Recommended Sides

• Chutney
• Rice
• Raita

And there you have it! You and your kids just made yummy and healthy Dahi Vada! And the best part is, no salt or sugar added – just the way that Olivia and her kids like it. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking! 🥘