Dahi Bhalla | Summer Special | How to make Dahi Bhalla Recipe | Tips to Make Soft Bhalla
The preparation of 'Dahi Bhalla' is believed to have originated from Delhi. However, the Mughals who ruled Delhi as well as Uttar Pradesh for more than a thousand years claim that the recipe was handed down to them by King Kalidasa himself. The king was said to have popularised the recipe among the masses.
It is believed that the 'Dahi Bhalla' was later made in parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, and even abroad.
The importance of this idli-dosa-dal combo and its importance in the Maharashtrian diet can be gauged from the fact that during September or in English, Dahi Bhalla Month is celebrated.
A traditional Gujarati dish, Dahi Bhalla has a very rich, creamy, full-bodied flavor. Every aspect of this dish was carefully crafted to bring out the best of each ingredient. Since Dahi Bhalla is traditionally made with ghee, this dish has a healthy note that makes it even more beneficial.
Dahi Bhalla Recipe
Preparation Time: 5 hrs
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
Cuisine : North Indian, Punjabi
Course: Snacks, Starters
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 ml) full-fat ghee or butter
- 1 cup (200 ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp dry ginger powder
- 10-15 sliced onions
- 1 red chilli
- 2 tsp cilantro
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- To taste – Salt and Pepper
Instructions:
1. Heat the ghee and bring it to a boil.
2. Once the ghee starts to boil, add the salt and cumin powder and mix well.
3. Now add the milk in a ladle, and boil it for 30 seconds.
4. Lower the heat and pour in the milk slowly.
5. Mix well.
6. Add the dry spices and stir well.
7. Continue to boil and stir for a minute.
8. Let it rest for a few minutes and then serve.
The Dahi Bhalla Recipe Recipe is a delicious breakfast option that you can enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. If you like adding a dash of sweetness to your diet, this is a perfect dish to try.
Tips to ensure the Bhallas are soft:
The Bhallas are softer if the Black Gram is ground in a grinder than in a mixie.
I have done a short cut of this recipe. Which is to say that I have added the Black Gram to the Mixie and added cooking soda and beat it well. You can get soft Bhallas like this too. But those who do not like to use Cooking Soda should grind the Gram and then beat it for 5-6 minutes. Then the Bhallas are soft and hollow.
How to make Dahi Bhalla step by step:
1. Soak the washed urad dal in water for 7-8 hours. Take out the water and grind it.
Add salt, red chili powder, chironji, raisins, and asafoetida.
2. Drain the lentils and grind them.
Add salt, red chili powder, chironji, raisins and asafoetida.
3. Now make small balls with your hand. Fry them till they turn golden brown.
4. Take yogurt in a bowl and whisk it well, then add salt and black salt to it. Mix the whole ingredients well.
5. Soak the prepared bhalla's in water, now squeeze them out of the water and take them out in a plate.
6. Put yogurt on them. Sprinkle black salt, cumin powder and red chili. Then add tamarind and mint chutney. Garnish by adding boondi and pomegranate.
