Dahi Wada (Fried Black Gram Balls Dipped in Yogurt)

Ingredients for 4-6 Dahi -wada-

1. Urad Dal (Split Black Gram) - 1 Big Cup
2. Salt to taste
3. Green Pepper- 1 (minced)
4. Yogurt ( 1cup)
5. Black Pepper Powder - 1 tsp (to sprinkle)
6. Red Chilli Powder- 1tsp (to sprinkle)
7. Oil- 1 cup (for frying)

Directions-

• Soal Urad Dal for 30 minutes in hot water.
• Drain the water and again clean it with cold water for 2-3 times, and drain all water.
• Blend it in a blender with 1/2 cup of water.
• Keep it aside in a closed container in a warm temperature for 8 hours.

• After 8 hours, add salt according to your taste and green Pepper, mix it.
• Heat Oil in a frying Pan, drop the 1tbsp of batter in a oil and at a medium temperature, fry it on either side till it turns brown in color.

• Take it out from Oil, and dip it warm water for 15 minutes.
• Take it out from water and press it big spoons, to take out the excess water from the balls.
• In another bowl, beat the yogurt with 1/4 cup of water, add salt, dip all fried balls  and keep it aside for an hour.

• Serve it cold or at room temperature. Before serving, sprinkle some Black Pepper Powder. And if you want you can also add Some tamarind Chutney.
• Here is the recipe for Tamarind Chutney.