Looking for a delicious and easy Dahi Baray Recipe that you can make at home? Look no further than this straightforward Dahi Baray recipe!
Dahi Baray is small, fried patties made from chickpea flour filled with yogurt, spices, and other ingredients. They are typically served as a snack or appetizer and can be enjoyed either hot or cold.
This Dahi Baray recipe yields about 20 small patties and can be easily doubled or tripled to accommodate a larger crowd. Serve them with a dollop of Yogurt Chutney (recipe below) or your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon oil, plus more for frying
1 cup yogurt, beaten
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions:
1. combine the chickpea flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add in the water and oil and mix until well combined. The mixture should be thick but pourable.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the beaten yogurt with the cumin powder, ground coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, and chopped cilantro.
3. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, drop small spoonfuls of the chickpea batter into the pan. Use the back of the spoon to flatten each one slightly.
4. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
5. To assemble, spoon a small amount of the yogurt mixture into the center of each Dahi Baray. Serve immediately with Yogurt Chutney or your favorite dipping sauce.
Yogurt Chutney:
1 cup yogurt, plain or mint-flavored
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 green chili, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Serve with Dahi Baray or use a dipping sauce for other appetizers. Enjoy!
