DAHI BADEY/ GRAM FLOUR FRITTERS IN CURD

Dahi badey is a delicious and popular snack and street food made with gram flour (besan) and curd. It is made differently in various states across India. Dahi badey is a popular snack at my home and I am sharing the recipe of Dahi badey the way we make at home. It is quick, easy and delicious and a great snack you can turn to on those rainy or winter evenings.

Ingredients

For the gram flour fritter( besan ke badey)

1 cup gram flour (besan)

1 tsp red chilli powder

¾ tsp salt (or to taste)

1 onion finely chopped

2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander leaves

Water as needed

Oil for frying

For the curd dressing

1 cup thick curd

¼ tsp salt

1 green chilli deseeded and finely chopped (optional)

For garnishing

1 tsp cumin seeds

Chopped coriander leaves

Method

• First take a pan, add oil as required for frying and heat it.
• While the oil is getting heated, take a bowl, add gram flour, red chilli powder, cumin powder, salt, onions and coriander leaves and mix well.
• Add just a few tsps of water and mix to form a thick batter.
• You must be able to make round fritters out of it.
• Now take small balls and gently add them to the hot oil.
• Fry in medium flame till golden brown in colour.
• Transfer to a plate and keep ready.
• For the curd dressing, take curd in a bowl, add salt and green chillies and mix well.
• Arrange the badey (fritters) on a plate and pour the curd dressing on top.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and cumin seeds.
• Serve.

Note:

You can also garnish with fine sev and garam masala powder on top for more look, colour and taste.

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