Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup – Urad Dal
• 1 cup – Moong dal
• 1 tsp – Asafoetida
• 1 tbsp – Ginger, grated
• 1 tsp – Salt
• 2 tbsp – semolina
• 2 tbsp – Curd
• 1 tsp – Baking soda
• 2 cups – Yogurt, blended finely
• 2 tsp – Salt
• 1 tsp – Sugar , fine variety
• 2 tsp – Black pepper
• 1 tsp – Black salt
• 2 tsp – Cumin seeds
• A pinch of Carom seeds
• 1 tbsp – Coconut, grated (optional)
• 1 tbsp – Kasuri Methi
• Water as per required

Method:

1. Soak the dals together for at least 4 hours.
2. Drain and blend it fine, add ginger, salt and asafoetida.
3. Mix with yogurt and semolina and keep aside for 20 minutes.
4. Keep the steamer ready, add baking soda to the mixture and steam it for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, warm some water.
6. When the dumplings are done soak them in this warm water for next 20-30 minutes or till the time you are ready to serve.
7. Squeeze out water lightly, out of the vadas and spread thin yogurt (blended with salt) over it till it is immersed completely.
8. Sprinkle spices over it and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
9. Recipe courtesy: UK Rasoi

Recipe courtesy of Nupur