soyachunks dahi vada
Soya chunks Dahi vada is an yummy snack made with deep fried soya chunks and soaked in spiced yogurt.
Ingredients:
soya chunks       -1 cup
yogurt           -2 cups
carrot            -1
cilantro          -finely chopped
salt              -to taste
oil              -to deep fry
For the batter:
besan/gram flour   -1cup
rice flour         -1/4 cup
salt              -to taste
chili powder       -3/4 tsp
baking soda        -pinch
For the tempering:
oil               -1 tbsp
mustard seeds     -1 tsp
cumin seeds       -1 tsp
chopped ginger    -2 tsp
green chili        -3-4
broken curry leaves-2 sprigs
hing             -pinch
turmeric          -1/4 tsp
preparation time:10 min
Cooking Time  :25 min
Method:
- In a pot heat water with salt.When the water is hot enough switch off the flame and soak soya chunks in it for 10 minutes.
- Now drain the water and squeeze the soya chunks without water.
- In a mixing bowl mix the ingredients given for the batter along with water to make dosa batter consistency without any lumps.
- Heat oil for deep frying.Dip soya chunks into the batter so that it coats well on all sides.Then deep fry in oil until golden.
- In a serving bowl add yogurt and beat it with a spoon adding necessary water to get to the desired consistency you want.
- In a small pan heat oil and add the ingredients for tempering.
- Add the fried soya chunks into the yogurt .Pour the tempering over it.
- Mix well and garnish with grated carrots and chopped cilantro.
Serves  6
