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These yummy looking dahi vadas are not fried, they are cooked dumplings dunked in thick yogurt and spice mix. Isn’t that a blessing for all the calorie watchers like me? Learn how to make low calorie dahi vada | non fried dahi vada | healthy no fry dahi bhalle |

Who would have thought you can make the all-time favourite dahi vada without deep frying in oil! Here, we have cooked the flavourful vada batter in a non-stick tava greased with minimal oil, and used this to make delectable chutney-laced non fried dahi vada.

healthy no fry dahi bhalle is a rich source of protein, and very yummy too, so you can enjoy this low-cal, non-fried version once in a whole without worrying about excess calories.

Tips to make non fried dahi vada: 1. For someone who dont have appe mould, you can also make the vadas in tava. 2. Arrange the dahi vadas just before serving. 3. Serve the vadas immediately for the best flavours. 4. Soak and squeeze the vadas just before serving, because if you soak them for too long they will disintegrate.

Enjoy low calorie dahi vada | non fried dahi vada | healthy no fry dahi bhalle | with detailed step by step images.

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Low Calorie Dahi Vada, Dahi Bhalle recipe - How to make Low Calorie Dahi Vada, Dahi Bhalle

Soaking Time:  2 hours   Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     3Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients

For The Vadas
1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils) , soaked for 2 hours and drained
1/2 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
1/2 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
salt to taste
3/4 tsp oil for greasing

To Be Mixed Into A Curd Mixture
1 1/2 cups whisked thick curds (dahi)
2 tbsp milk
a pinch of salt

For Serving
3 tbsp khajur imli ki chutney
6 tsp green chutney
chilli powder for sprinkling
cumin seeds (jeera) powder for sprinkling

For The Garnish
3 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method

For the vadas
    For the vadas
  1. Combine the urad dal, ginger, green chillies and salt and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using approx. ½ cup of water.
  2. Transfer the batter into a deep bowl and keep aside.
  3. Heat a broad non-stick pan, grease it with ¼ tsp of oil, put 1 1/2 tbsp of the batter , cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Turnover, cover with a lid and cook again on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Put them in a bowl with enough water and allow them to soak for 5 minutes. Squeeze and keep aside.
  6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make 2 more batches. Keep aside.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. To serve the low calorie dahi vada, place 4 vadas in a serving plate, put little curd mixture 1 tbsp of khajur imli ki chutney, 2 tsp green chutney , little chilli powder, cumin seeds powder and finally 1 tbsp of coriander evenly over the curd mixture.
  2. Repeat step 1 to make 2 more servings.
  3. Serve the low calorie dahi vada immediately.

Low Calorie Dahi Vada, Dahi Bhalle recipe with step by step photos

like low cal dahi vada
  1. like low calorie dahi vada | non fried dahi vada | healthy no fry dahi bhalle |  There are different types of vadas, but the most famous one is made of urad batter. Many vadas require you to soak and grind the ingredients, although generally there is no fermentation required. The consistency of the batter will also vary. While the Urad Dal Vada requires a smooth batter, the Chana Dal Vada or famous Masala Vada requires a coarse grind.

what is low calorie dahi vada made of ?
  1. what is low calorie dahi vada made of ? is made from 1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils) , soaked for 2 hours and drained, 1/2 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak), 1/2 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies, salt to taste, 3/4 tsp oil for greasing, 1 1/2 cups whisked thick curds (dahi), 2 tbsp milk and a pinch of salt. See below image of list of ingredients for low calorie dahi vada.

soaking urad dal
  1. Put the urad dal in a bowl.
  2. Cover with water and wash the urad dal. You can see the dirt. Wash the urad dal 2-3 times in water.
  3. The dal is now clean.
  4. Cover and soak it in enough water for atleast 2 hours. If you soak for less time, then the vada will turn out hard. 2-3 hours of soaking is ideal for urad dal. More than that or overnight soaking is not required and causes dal to soak more water unnecessarily. 
  5. Urad dal after soaking.
  6. Drain.
  7. Washed and soaked urad dal.

batter for low cal dahi vada
  1. In a mixer put the soaked urad dal.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak).
  3. Add 1/2 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies.
  4. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
  5. Add 1/2 cup water.
  6. Blend to a smooth paste.
  7. Transfer the batter into a deep bowl and keep aside.

making curd mixture
  1. In a bowl put 1 1/2 cups whisked thick curds (dahi). take curd mixture images from https://www.tarladalal.com/oats-and-moong-dal-dahi-vada-39719r
  2. Add 2 tbsp milk.
  3. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt. 
  4. Mix well and keep aside.

making non fried dahi vada
  1. To make healthy dahi vada | grease the appe moulds with ½ tsp of oil.  https://www.tarladalal.com/oats-and-moong-dal-dahi-vada-39719r make in appe mould
  2. Pour approx. 1½ tbsp of the batter into each mould. 
  3. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 1 1/2 minutes or till they turn golden brown in colour.
  4. Vadas after cooking.
  5. Grease the top of the vadas with oil. 
  6. Turn each vada upside down using a fork or 2 spoons. 
  7. Grease the top of the others side of the vadas with oil. 
  8. Cover and cook on the other side on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till they turn golden brown in colour. 
  9. Put vadas in a bowl with enough water and allow them to soak for 5 minutes.
  10. Squeeze out the water.
  11. Keep aside.

serving non fried dahi vada
  1. To low calorie dahi vada recipe | non fried dahi vada | healthy no fry dahi bhalle |  make in a serving bowl put 3 to 4 non fried vadas.
  2. Cover the vadas with curd mixture.
  3. Top with 1 tbsp of khajur imli ki chutney.
  4. Put 2 tsp green chutney.
  5. Sprinkle little chilli powder.
  6. Sprinkle cumin seeds powder.
  7. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of coriander evenly over the curd mixture.
  8. Serve low calorie dahi vada | non fried dahi vada | healthy no fry dahi bhalle |  immediately.

tips for non fried dahi vada
  1. If you don't have appe mould, you can also make the vadas in tava.
  2. Arrange the dahi vadas just before serving.
  3. Serve the vadas immediately for the best flavours.
  4. You can also add pomegranate seeeds.

benefits of low cal dahi vada
  1. Low Cal Dahi Vada is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). 
    1. Calcium.  See Calcium rich recipes : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. See our list of calcium rich Indian foods. Dairy products: Like milk, curds, cheese, paneer and buttermilk. Green leafy vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, broccoli. Nuts and ragi. Required from kids to adults. 47% of RDA.
    2. Phosphorus : Phosphorus rich Indian foods works closely with calcium to build bones. Phosphorus rich Indian foods like dairy products ( milk, paneer, curd), nuts, seeds, jowar, bajra, moong, matki, oats, ragi, wheat flour etc. 46% of RDA.
    3. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ). 26% of RDA.
    4. Protein : Protein is required for managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 24% of RDA.
    5. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. Indian Foods rich in B1 are Flax seeds (alsi), Sunflower seeds, Sesame seeds, Garden cress seeds (halim), Capsicum, Wheat flour, Chana dal, moong, walnuts, masoor dal, brown rice, jowar, bajra. 20% of RDA.
    6. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 19% of RDA.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy262 cal
Protein13.1 g
Carbohydrates26.4 g
Fiber4.1 g
Fat9 g
Cholesterol17.6 mg
Sodium34.8 mg

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Low Cal Dahi Vada ( Non- Fried Snacks )
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 on 22 Apr 19 08:57 PM


After making according to the receipe why the vadas turned out hard
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Tarla Dalal    We have updated our recipe.. This will help you.
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09 Nov 22 02:19 PM
Low Cal Dahi Vada ( Non- Fried Snacks )
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 on 22 Apr 19 08:55 PM


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 on 10 Apr 19 07:51 PM


I STEAM THE VADA THE SAME WAY AS YOU WOULD IDLI
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Saroj, That is a great idea too. We are glad you liked and enjoyed the recipe.Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out...Happy Cooking!
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11 Apr 19 09:17 AM
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 on 10 Apr 19 04:24 AM


I use appe pan to make the vadas... That gives me a perfect shape as well.
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Suchi, That is amazing. Happy to know liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!
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10 Apr 19 09:21 AM
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 on 10 Jan 17 03:10 PM


I tried the receipe n v enjoyed it very much without feeling the guilt of cheating while on diet.
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Shashi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
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10 Jan 17 03:38 PM
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 on 10 Jan 17 03:30 AM


Question. You say to serve immediately after layering. Can you complete step 5 and store for a few hours in fridge before layering
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Sandra, You can make the vadas soak them in water and squeeze them and store them in the fridge, when you want to serve start layering it.
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10 Jan 17 08:29 AM
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n_katira
 on 14 Apr 16 12:24 PM


Oh wow... great idea!! Now I can enjoy my favourite snack without the guilt of oil usually used for deep frying. i used low-fat curds to reduce the calorie and fat count further.
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