Recipe And Cooking Method Of Delicious Yogurt And Buns...Dahi Bhallay

How to make dahi bhallay:

A classic Pakistani snack! Dahi Bhallay is a popular street food in Pakistan, and I'd be happy to share a simple and delicious recipe with you. Here's one that yields crispy, flavorful bhallay (fried lentil dumplings) smothered in a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce:

 

Ingredients: 

 For the Bhallay:

- 1 cup split chickpeas (chana dal)

 - 1/2 cup split gram lentils (moong dal) for more information, articles visit health, recipes and cooking methods.

 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 

- 1/2 teaspoon salt 

- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

 - 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds - 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds 

- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)

 - 1/4 cup ghee or oil for frying

 For the Yogurt Sauce (Dahi):

 - 1 cup plain yogurt 

- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro - 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 

- Salt, to taste 

- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional) 

For the Chutney (optional):

 - 1/2 cup tamarind chutney or imli ki chutney

 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

 

Instructions:

 To make the Bhallay:

1. Rinse the chickpeas and gram lentils, and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

 2. Drain and grind the soaked lentils into a coarse paste using a blender or food processor. 

3. In a large bowl, combine the ground lentil paste, flour, salt, baking soda, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and red chili powder (if using). Mix well. 

4. Gradually add water to the mixture to form a thick batter.

 5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Using a spoon, drop small portions of the batter into the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. 

6. Fry the bhallay until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. For more information, articles visit health, recipes and cooking methods.

To make the Yogurt Sauce (Dahi):

 1. In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, cilantro, cumin powder, salt, and red chili powder (if using).

 2. Refrigerate the yogurt sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. 

To assemble the Dahi Bhallay:

 1. Just before serving, place the fried bhallay in a serving dish or individual bowls. 

2. Spoon the chilled yogurt sauce over the bhallay. 

3. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. 

4. Serve immediately and enjoy! Optional:

 You can also serve the Dahi Bhallay with a side of tamarind chutney or imli ki chutney for added flavor. 

 I hope you enjoy this recipe! Let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like any variations.

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