Dahi Baray by @samsweetandspicetreats

45 min
Hard

6 servings

🫘

240 ml

Urad Dal

🫘

120 ml

Masoor Dal

🧂

7.5 ml

Salt

🥄

3.8 ml

Baking Soda

💧

120 ml

Water

🛢️

950 ml

Oil

🥣

590 ml

Yogurt

🥛

180 ml

Milk

🧂

Salt

🍬

15 ml

Sugar

🟢

60 ml

Green Chutney

🟤

60 ml

Imli Chutney

🥠

60 g

Papri

🌶️

5 ml

Chaat Masala

❤️

85 g

Pomegranate Seeds

🌿

10 g

Cilantro

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Rinse the urad dal and masoor dal thoroughly in cold water. Soak both lentils in enough water to cover them for 720 min overnight.

    urad dal
    masoor dal
    water
    🥣mixing bowl
    🫗colander

  2. Step 2/12

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

    urad dal
    masoor dal
    water
    🫗colander
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/12

    Add 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp baking soda to the lentil batter. Mix until the batter is evenly aerated and set it aside for 10 min.

    salt
    baking soda
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/12

    Heat the neutral frying oil in a wok over medium heat. Test that the oil is hot by dropping in a tiny amount of batter; it should rise quickly.

    neutral frying oil
    🥛measuring cups

  5. Step 5/12

    Drop spoonfuls of lentil batter into the hot oil. Fry the dumplings for 4 min, turning them until evenly golden brown.

    neutral frying oil
    🥄slotted spoon

  6. Step 6/12

    Lift the fried dumplings from the oil using a slotted spoon. Drain them briefly and cool them if they will be stored.

    🥄slotted spoon
    🥣mixing bowl

  7. Step 7/12

    For immediate serving, soak the fried dumplings in warm water for 15 min. Gently press each dumpling between your palms to remove the absorbed water.

    water
    🥣mixing bowl

  8. Step 8/12

    Whisk 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt with 3/4 cup milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix until the yogurt sauce is smooth and pourable.

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

  9. Step 9/12

    Arrange the squeezed dumplings in a serving dish. Pour the prepared yogurt sauce evenly over the dumplings.

    plain yogurt
    milk
    🍽️serving dish

  10. Step 10/12

    Drizzle green chutney and tamarind chutney over the yogurt-covered dumplings. Sprinkle with chaat masala and crushed papri.

    green chutney
    tamarind chutney
    chaat masala
    papri
    🍽️serving dish
    🥄measuring spoons

  11. Step 11/12

    Top the dahi baray with pomegranate seeds and cilantro. Serve immediately while the papri remains crisp.

    pomegranate seeds
    cilantro
    🍽️serving dish

  12. Step 12/12

    For storage, place fully cooled fried dumplings in a zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for up to 30 days and thaw before soaking in warm water.

    🛍️zip-top freezer bag

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Legumes, Seasonings, Leavening Agents, Liquids, Dairy, Sweeteners, Condiments, Grains, Fruits, Herbs

Ingredients

Urad 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, High Protein

Calories

365 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 15g, Carbohydrates: 47g, Fat: 14g, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 13g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 220mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 420mg, Sodium: 640mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 7mg, Vitamin B9: 105mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.7mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, colander, slotted spoon, serving dish, measuring cups, measuring spoons, zip-top freezer bag

Appliances

blender, stovetop, freezer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Appetizer, Side Dish, Street Food

Occasions

Ramadan, Iftar, Party, Family Meal, Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, Lahore

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Creamy, Crispy, Crunchy, Tender

Flavors

Tangy, Sweet, Savory, Spicy, Herbal, Creamy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

freezer

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep assembled dahi baray covered,Do not leave yogurt-based leftovers out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 2 days (Store assembled leftovers in an airtight container,Store papri separately to preserve crispness,Keep below 4°C / 40°F), freezer : 30 days (Freeze only cooled fried dumplings,Use an airtight zip-top freezer bag,Do not freeze yogurt sauce or papri)