Jul 14 2026
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Dahi Bhalla Chaat Recipe

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Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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For the Bhallas

Method

Preparing the Bhallas

  1. 1

    Soak the Dal

    In a bowl, soak the split urad dal in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    Drain the soaked dal and blend it in a mixer with a little water to form a smooth batter. The batter should be light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Season the Batter

    Add salt and cumin seeds to the batter and mix well.

  4. 4

    Fry the Bhallas

    Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Take small portions of the batter and drop them into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Soak the Bhallas

    Once fried, soak the bhallas in a bowl of water for about 10 minutes to soften them. Drain excess water before serving.

Assembling the Chaat

  1. 6

    Prepare the Base

    Place 2-3 soaked bhallas on a serving plate.

  2. 7

    Add Yogurt

    Spread a generous amount of thick yogurt over the bhallas.

  3. 8

    Add Chutneys

    Drizzle tamarind chutney and green chutney over the yogurt.

  4. 9

    Season the Chaat

    Sprinkle chaat masala and red chili powder over the top.

  5. 10

    Add Toppings

    Garnish with finely chopped onions, fresh coriander, and sev.

  6. 11

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Dahi Bhalla Chaat!

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