Dahiwada – Of Cloves & Capers

Ingredients

• Split Urad Dal (skinless black gram lentil)- 1 1/2 cup
• Ginger (freshly grated)- 1-2 tbsp
• Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp
• Baking soda- 1/2 tsp (optional)
• Salt- to taste
• Oil for Deep Frying
• Yoghurt, beaten- 4 cups
• Cumin- freshly roasted powdered- 2 tsp
• Chilli powder- 3/4 tsp
• Sugar- 3 tsp
• Chat Masala- 1 tsp
• Black salt- 1 tsp
• Green coriander chutney- to taste
• Tamarind Chutney – to taste
• Salt
• Water – to add in the yoghurt if it is too thick- upto 1/4 cup
• Coriander- for garnish
• Nylon sev( optional)- for garnish