Kuttu ka Dahi Bhalla or vrat ka dahi vada made with buckwheat flour and then combined with beaten curd/yogurt, vrat ki chutney, cumin seed powder, and green coriander.
These yummy buckwheat flour dumplings are tangy, gluten-free, and lip-smacking snacks on fasting days.
Kuttu ka Dahi Vada (buckwheat flour dumplings in spicy tangy curd) is consumed during fasting days especially Navratri fasting days.
Buckwheat flour is popularly eaten in North India during fasting days. Kuttu cutlet, kuttu ka cheela, kuttu ki poori, kuttu ki papdi chat are other fasting recipes that can be prepared easily.
Why you will love this recipe
Kuttu four or buckwheat flour is consumed on fasting days especially like Ekadshi, Navratri Festival, & Shivratri.
Buckwheat flour is very healthy and these dumplings can be prepared anytime during the year.
This Dahi vada is so delicious, mildly spicy, tangy with chutneys like tamarind chutney or you can add green coriander chutney as well. Use homemade curd for the BEST taste.
Ingredients
Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.
Normally kuttu dahi vada preparation is very easy and you can make anytime quickly.
To make dumplings
- Flour- Buckwheat flour is the star ingredient of this recipe.
- Spices- Rock salt as per salt, cumin seed powder
- Dry fruits- Melon seeds and almond slices are used for extra crunch and flavors.
- Curd or Yogurt- This helps dumplings to give spongy texture. NOTE- baking soda is not generally allowed to use in fasting. So use curd to make them fluffy and spongy.
- Other ingredients- Water to make the batter
To serve as a chaat
- Beaten Curd or yogurt chilled (check homemade yogurt)
- Imli ki chutney
- Green chutney for chaat
- Cumin seed powder
- Chopped green coriander
- Rock salt
- Pomegranate seed for garnishing
How to make kuttu ka dahi bhalla
Step 1- Making dumplings
Take a mixing bowl and add all the ingredients. Make a smooth batter.
Heat oil in a pan. Make small dumplings and deep fry them on medium flame. Fry them till golden in color.
Transfer them on a kitchen towel so that extra oil will get absorbed.
Step 2- Soaking dumplings
In a bowl take 2 glass of water and dissolve 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar. Keep it ready.
Soak all fried dumplings in the water for 1 hour.
Step 3- Making chaat
After an hour squeezes the dumpling and arrange it in a serving plate.
Generously pour curd over them, add vrat ki chutneys and cumin seed powder. Adjust salt as per taste.
Serve these kuttu ka dahi Bhalla on your fasting days and enjoy with family.
Serving suggestions
These buckwheat dumplings chaat is a meal in itself. You can serve them as a complete meal or as an appetizer to start your fasting meal.
Add beaten curd generously with chutney and you are all set to taste the best Indian vrat ki chaat.
Storing suggestions
You can make buckwheat dumpling ahead of the time. and keep in a glass container for 3-4 days easily.
Just microwave them for a minute and served with all chaat items.
- Room temperature- These dumplings are good at room temperature for a day.
- Refrigerator- Store in a glass container and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Warming up for a min in microwave is enough to serve them.
- Freezer- We can store in the freezer for a week. But I, myself not tried it yet.
Buckwheat dumplings taste BEST when served on the same day.
Tips & FAQ's
- You can use rajgira or singhada flour to make these dumplings, but I have not tried so I can not say how they will come.
- Please consult your elders before trying on fasting days. Just in case if any ingredient is prohibited at your place.
you can use rajgira flour too for making this dahi vada recipe.
You may also like other fasting food or vrat ka Khana
Check this entire collection of Vrat ki recipes. Also view how to plan your meals during Navratri or any other fasting day.
Here are few Kuttu or buckwheat flour recipes
- Kuttu ki poori
- Farali bherwa paratha
- Kuttu ka cheela(buckwheat flour pancake)
- Kuttu ki tikki
- Vrat ki papdi chaat
Some more vrat ka khana to enlighten your upvas day.
- SAMA RICE PARATHA
- VRAT KI ALOO CHAT/VRAT KE ALOO
- Vrat Ka Dosa
- Farali French Fries
- Lauki Ka Halva
- Sabudana Vrat Ki Khichdi
- Homemade ghee
- Roasted cumin seed powder
- Homemade yogurt
I made this kuttu ka dahi Bhalla for dinner as per my Navratri meal plan. This recipe going to be the part of Navratri recipes collection which you can refer as required. farali dahi vada is served as a dinner on Navratri meal plan day 6.
| D6 | sweet lassi | date burfi | plain rajgira paratha with vrat ki dahi aloo sabji | one bowl grapes | Kuttu ke dahi vada |
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Kuttu Ka Dahi Bhalla | Buckwheat Flour Dumplings In Spicy Yogurt
Ingredients
For Dumplings
- ½ cup buckwheat flour (kuttu ka atta)
- ¼ tsp cumin seed powder
- Sendha namak (rock salt as per taste)
- 1 tbsp melon seeds (magaj seeds)
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp curd
- ½ cup water
For Making Chat
- 1 cup curd (whisked)
- Vrat ki chutneys
- 1 tsp cumin seed powder
- 1 tbsp green coriander chopped finely
- Rock salt as per taste (sendha namak)
- Pomegranate seed for garnishing
Instructions
- Take a mixing bowl and add all the ingredient. Make a smooth batter.
- Heat oil in a pan. Make small dumpling and deep fry them on medium flame. Fry them till golden in color.
- Transfer them on a kitchen towel so that extra oil will get absorbed.
- In a bowl take 2 glass of water and dissolve 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar. Keep it ready.
- Soak all fried dumplings in the water for 1 hour.
- After an hour squeeze the dumpling and arrange in a serving plate.
- Generously pour curd over them, add vrat ki chutneys and cumin seed powder. Adjust salt as per taste.
- Serve these kuttu ka dahi Bhalla on your fasting days and enjoy with family.
Notes
- You can use rajgira or singhada flour to make these dumplings, but I have not tried so can not say how they will come.
- Please consult your elders before trying on fasting days. Just in case if any ingredient is prohibited at your place.
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preeti garg
This recipe looks so inviting and love to try this in next fasting time... lovely recipe.
code2cook
Thanks, for liking kuttu ka dahi bhalla recipe.
Ritu Tangri
Now this is torturous Bhawna, first papdi chat, now dahi bhalla. Now tell me the method to curb my temptation too.
code2cook
Thanks Ritu, I am really happy to share with you.
Priya Srinivasan
oh wow, this is amazing, love how you have used kuttu flour for all three days ! This dahi balla is sure tempting!!!
code2cook
Thanks Priya for liking kuttu recipes.I am glad.
Padmajha PJ
I have made another version of this kuttu ka dahi balla made in appe pan with a slightly different set of ingredients,. This one looks super inviting and I can already imagine how delicious it must have tasted!
code2cook
I will start making in appe pan soon from next Navratri :). But using appe pan is a brilliant idea.
Chef Mireille
it looks so colorful and pretty - no one can do street food like in India - what a lovely chaat
code2cook
Thanks Mir for appreciating.
Renu
Wow you are on a roll with the kuttu flour and so many fasting recipes. Yum and delicious.
code2cook
Thanks Renu for liking farali poori.
Suma Gandlur
Loving this buckwheat flour version dahi bhalla. I marvel at these farali dishes which needs loads of creativity to come up with recipes that taste delicious in spite of using substitutes.
code2cook
Thanks for appreciating Suma. I am glad.
Srivalli Jetti
This is yet another fantastic adaptation, I am sure bhallas tasted yum!..very nicely done theme..enjoyed it..
code2cook
thanks, feels great when appreciation comes from you :).
M.Gayathri Raani
Wow! These buckwheat dahi ballas look awesome. You have created some beautiful creative chats this week..
code2cook
Thanks Gayatri yeah, I started as n when I am getting some time from my daughter :).
harini
Very tempting dahi bhalle. Very creative use of kuttu flour . Loving all the faraali meal plans.
code2cook
Thanks Harini I am glad to know that you loved Navratri meal plan.
Neeraj Kumar
Again a creative master stroke!
code2cook
Thanks Neeraj for appreciating.
Priya Suresh
Gal u think seriously out of the box. How delightful this kuttu ka dahi bhalla looks.. So tempting to the core. Feel like finishing that plate rite now.
code2cook
Thanks Priya for appreciating. I am glad you are happy.