Dahi Baray by @samsweetandspicetreats

45 min
Hard

6 servings

🌾

1 cup

Maash Dal

🫘

100 g

Masoor Dal

🧂

7 g

Salt

🥄

3.5 g

Baking Soda

💧

120 ml

Water

🫗

950 ml

Oil

🥣

600 ml

Yogurt

🥛

180 ml

Milk

🧂

Salt

🍬

13 g

Sugar

🟢

60 ml

Green Chutney

🟤

60 ml

Imli Chutney

🥨

50 g

Papri

🌶️

3 g

Chaat Masala

❤️

85 g

Pomegranate Seeds

🌿

10 g

Cilantro

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/18

    Rinse 1 cup urad dal and 1/2 cup masoor dal thoroughly under cold water.

    urad dal
    masoor dal
    water
    🫗colander
    🥣large bowl

  2. Step 2/18

    Cover the rinsed lentils with plenty of water and soak them overnight, about 480 min.

    urad dal
    masoor dal
    water
    🥣large bowl

  3. Step 3/18

    Drain the soaked lentils completely in a colander.

    urad dal
    masoor dal
    🫗colander

  4. Step 4/18

    Blend the drained lentils with 1/2 cup water into a thick, smooth batter.

    urad dal
    masoor dal
    water
    🥛measuring cups

  5. Step 5/18

    Add 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp baking soda to the lentil batter.

    salt
    baking soda
    🥣large bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/18

    Mix the batter well and rest it for 15 min.

    🥣large bowl
    🥄spoon

  7. Step 7/18

    Pour vegetable oil into a wok or deep pan and heat it over medium heat until hot.

    vegetable oil
    🥣large bowl

  8. Step 8/18

    Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, leaving space between each dumpling.

    🥄spoon

  9. Step 9/18

    Fry the dumplings for about 5 min until golden brown and cooked through.

    vegetable oil
    🥄slotted spoon

  10. Step 10/18

    Lift the fried dumplings out with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.

    🥄slotted spoon
    🧻paper towels

  11. Step 11/18

    Place the fried dumplings in warm water and soak them for 15 min.

    water
    🥣large bowl

  12. Step 12/18

    Gently press each soaked dumpling between your palms to squeeze out excess water.

  13. Step 13/18

    Arrange the squeezed dumplings evenly in a serving dish.

    🍽️serving dish

  14. Step 14/18

    Combine 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt, 3/4 cup milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl.

    plain yogurt
    milk
    sugar
    salt
    🥣large bowl
    🥄spoon
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  15. Step 15/18

    Whisk the yogurt mixture until smooth and pour it evenly over the dumplings.

    🥣large bowl
    🥄spoon
    🍽️serving dish

  16. Step 16/18

    Drizzle green chutney and tamarind chutney over the yogurt-covered dumplings.

    green chutney
    tamarind chutney
    🥄spoon
    🍽️serving dish

  17. Step 17/18

    Scatter papri, pomegranate seeds, and cilantro over the top.

    papri
    pomegranate seeds
    cilantro
    🍽️serving dish

  18. Step 18/18

    Sprinkle chaat masala over the finished dahi baray and serve immediately.

    chaat masala
    🥄measuring spoons
    🍽️serving dish

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Legumes, Seasonings, Leavening agents, Water, Dairy, Sweeteners, Condiments, Herbs, Snacks, Grains, Fruit

Ingredients

Maash dal, Masoor dal, Salt, Baking soda, Water, Oil, Yogurt, Milk, Sugar, Green chutney, Imli chutney, Papri, Chaat masala, Pomegranate seeds, Cilantro

Allergens

Milk, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 18g, Carbohydrates: 49g, Fat: 18g, Fiber: 9g, Sugars: 12g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 3.1mg, Potassium: 510mg, Sodium: 650mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin B9: 120mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.7mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

18 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large bowl, colander, slotted spoon, spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, serving dish, paper towels

Appliances

blender, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish

Occasions

Street Food, Ramadan, Iftar, Party, Potluck

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Creamy, Crispy, Tender, Crunchy

Flavors

Tangy, Savory, Sweet, Spicy, Herbal, Creamy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Serve assembled dahi baray promptly,Do not leave yogurt-based leftovers out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 2 days (Store assembled leftovers in an airtight container,Keep papri separate to preserve crispness,Refrigerate at or below 4°C), freezer : 1 month (Freeze only cooled fried dumplings,Store dumplings in a sealed ziplock bag,Do not freeze the yogurt, chutneys, or toppings,Thaw before soaking in warm water)