An air-fried/baked version of the traditional Dahi Vada, a must-have item for Holi celebrations in Bihar. This vegetarian recipe includes a mixture of urad dal, mung dal, yogurt, and various spices, served with tangy chutneys and toppings.
1: Soak urad dal and mung dal for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2: Make a paste with ginger and green chillies.
3: Transfer to a bowl and mix together with salt, cashews, peppercorns, hing, baking soda, and coriander leaves.
4: Mix it vigorously for a couple of minutes.
5: Divide into equal parts and place on air fryer liner or baking sheet.
6: Wet your hands if the mixture is sticky and shape them round, making holes in each one.
7: Preheat air fryer at 360°F for 5 minutes and place vadas in the basket.
8: Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
9: For oven baking, preheat to 350°F/180°C, shape vadas on a tray lined with parchment paper, and bake for 18-23 minutes.
10: Once ready, soak in yogurt mix for 20-30 minutes until soft.
11: Top with chaat masala, chutneys, boondi, and pomegranate seeds. Enjoy!
