Dahi vada

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Dahi Vada is an Indian fast food, or chaat, prepared by soaking vadas in thick yogurt (dahi).

The hot deep fried vadas are first put in water and then transferred to thick beaten yogurt. For best results the vadas have to soak for at least a couple of hours before serving. To add more flavor it can be topped with mint leaves, crushed black pepper, curry powder, chaat masala, shredded coconuts, green chillis or boondi. At some places in India, especially in Maharashtra and Gujarat, a sweet taste to the dahi seems to be preferred in addition to the garnishing mentioned above.

Sambhar vadas and Rasam vadas are also popular snacks in southern India.