It is spicy, tangy, yummy, and tastes good enough to take you to a food coma. Gram-flour dumplings are dipped in spicy, savory, and flavorful yogurt. It's a simple, easy, and no-fuss recipe that doesn't take more then 30 minutes of your time. This is a perfect party food and is a total crowd-pleaser. This is my humble take on a classic recipe.
What is the difference between Dahi Vada and Dahi Phulki?
Dahi Vada is made of lentils and dipped in thick, sweet, tangy, and spicy yogurt. Lovely green chutney and tamarind chutney are poured over the dahi vada, followed by other delicious toppings.
Dahi phulki is made of gram flour /chickpea flour. It's dipped in a spicy, thin, and slightly watery yogurt. Depending on their choice, garnishes range from chopped onion to cilantro. Later, a spicy tadka/tempering is added for extra flavor.
What ingredients are used to make Besan Phulki?
Gram Flour/Chickpea Flour- You need gram flour, chickpea flour, or besan to make phulki.
Spices include turmeric powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida powder, red chili powder, and black salt.
Baking soda/eno and cilantro leaves are also used.
Yoghurt/Curd: Whisked yogurt mixed with water is used to soak the phulki. If the curd is homemade and a little sour, it's just perfect.
Soaked red chili and garlic paste. Mix roasted cumin seeds powder, black salt, and cilantro with the yogurt.
For tadka/tempering, use oil, Cumin seeds, asafoetida, and red chili powder.
Can we store it?
Absolutely. The idea is to store the phulkies separately in freezer-safe containers and soak them on the day of serving (a few hours earlier). They will be mouthwatering.
If you want to keep them dipped in yogurt, they can stay in perfect shape for up to two days. They will taste suitable for 3-4 days but will be too soft and delicate to handle.
How do we serve them?
Ideally, they can be served as an appetizer, starter, or chaat item. I don't see why they cannot be served as an accompaniment to any rice dish or as a side as a part of an extensive buffet.
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Ingredients
Method
- Whisk gramflour,asafoetida,turmeric powder,red chili powder,eno/baking soda,black salt . Mix cilantro to it.
- Mix little water to make thick but flowy pancake like batter.
- Deep fry small pakora /pakori till they look golden.
- Keep them on a paper towel lined plate.
- Whisk yogurt and water .If that feels thick feel free to add one cup of extra water.
- Add roasted cumin powder,red chili paste ,salt and mix properly.Add phulki to this yogurt mixture.Dip them nicely.
- For second tempering heat oil in a small pan.
- When its hot add cumin seeds,asafoetida ,red chili powder. Pour it over the the phulki dipped in dahi.
- Garnish with some fresh cilantro and enjoy.
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