26 Feb Dal Wada
Dalwada is a famous Gujarati street food, especially popular in Ahmedabad and Surat. Perfect for a rainy day! These crispy fritters are made from split green gram (chana dal) blended with spices and herbs, then deep-fried until golden. Traditionally enjoyed with fried green chillies and chutney, dalwadas are loved for their crunchy bite and spicy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram) – soaked 3–4 hrs
- ¼ cup yellow moong dal ( split yellow lentil dal) – soaked 3 to 4 hrs
- 2–3 green chillies chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic chopped
- ½ cup fresh coriander leaves
- 8–10 curry leaves
½ tsp each fennel seeds (saunf), - coriander seeds(coarsely crushed)
- ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds) (coarsely crushed)
- 1 tsp black peppercorns (coarsely crushed)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for deep frying
COOK TIME
25 minutes
CALORIES
15 minutes
PROTEIN
6
FATS
25 minutes
CARBOHYDRATES
15 minutes
SERVES
6
Instructions
- Soak chana dal , yellow moong dal 3–4 hours. Drain well.
- Coarsely grind dal with garlic, chillies, and curry leaves (don’t make a smooth paste).
- Mix in coriander, saunf, ajwain, pepper, and salt.
- Heat oil. Drop small portions of batter, fry on medium flame until golden, crispy from outside and well cooked from inside.
- Serve hot with green chutney and fried green chillies.
Highlights
Chana dal → protein + fiber-rich.
Spices & herbs → aid digestion and add flavor.
Deep-fried → higher in fat, best enjoyed occasionally as a treat on cheat days!
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