Dahi Baray is a popular Pakistani dish that has been enjoyed by people for generations. These soft and fluffy lentil fritters are soaked in yogurt and served with delicious spices, making them the perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion. In this essay, we will discuss how to make Dahi Baray recipe at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Urad dal (split black gram)
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 Green chillies (chopped)
- ½ inch Ginger piece (chopped)
- Oil for frying
For Yogurt Sauce:
- 2 cups Yogurt
- Salt as per taste
- Water as needed
Method:
1. Soak urad dal in water overnight.
2. Drain the water from soaked urad dal and grind it into a fine paste using a grinder. Add cumin seeds, chopped green chilies, ginger and salt to the mixture.
3. Beat the batter until it becomes light and fluffy.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Take spoonfuls of batter mixture using your hands or two spoons, drop gently into hot oil one by one.
6 Fry till golden brown on both sides then take out on absorbent paper towels to remove excess oil.
For preparing Yogurt Sauce:
7 Mix yogurt with salt according to your taste along with some water until you get a smooth consistency like sauce.
For Serving Dahi Baray:
8 Dip each fried barah into prepared yogurt sauce and place onto serving plate/bowl then drizzle chaat masala powder on top of every dahi bara for garnishing!
9 You can also add green chutney or tamarind chutney if you want more flavours!
Conclusion:
Dahi Baray is easy-to-make snack which everyone loves! This traditional recipe is not only tasty but also healthy because of its main ingredient which is urad dal that provides protein and fibre. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy a light snack during the day or as a starter for any party. With the above recipe, you can make Dahi Baray at home and impress your guests with your cooking skills!