It is rare that it is Sunday and one does not feel like eating something spicy. But to make Dahi Vada, soaking the pulses, grinding them and then preparing the vadas can take a lot of time. In such a situation, you can immediately get home Dahi Pakori or Dahi Phulki Can make. This delicious breakfast is prepared with gram flour, curd and some common spices.
Soft and spongy gram flour phulikas are served with cold, creamy curd. Roasted cumin, red chilli and special tadka on top further enhance its taste. If you want to make something new and spicy for the family this Sunday, then definitely try this recipe.
Ingredients for making curd dumplings
to make phulikas
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1 cup gram flour
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salt as per taste
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1 pinch turmeric
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a little celery
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1–2 pinch asafoetida
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2 pinches sweet soda (optional)
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Finely chopped green chillies and green coriander
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water as per need
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Oil for frying, or option for steaming
To prepare curd
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2 cups fresh thick curd
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salt as per taste
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1–2 teaspoons powdered sugar (optional)
For garnish and seasoning
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roasted cumin powder
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chilli powder
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a little ghee or oil
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Mustard, curry leaves and whole red chilli
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finely chopped coriander
Step 1: Mix spices in gram flour
First of all, sift gram flour in a vessel. Add salt, turmeric, celery and asafoetida in it. If you want, you can also add some sweet soda to make the phulkis lighter. Now prepare a thick and lump-free solution by adding water little by little.
After this, beat the batter well for about 4-5 minutes, so that it becomes light. Then add finely chopped green chillies and green coriander to it.
Step 2: Prepare soft and spongy phulkis
Now you have two options to cook phulkis.
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Frying in oil: Add small amounts of batter in hot oil and make small dumplings. Fry them on medium flame till they become light golden and cooked from inside.
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By steaming: If you want a less oil option, pour the batter into a greased idli mold or a suitable steamer and cook thoroughly. Cooking time may vary depending on size and appliance.
Keep in mind that the phulikas should not remain raw from inside. There is no need to brown them too darkly.
Step 3: Soak the phulikas in water
After the phulkis are ready, put them in lukewarm water for a few minutes. This will soften them and absorb moisture. When the puffs become soft, press them gently to remove excess water.
By this step the texture of phulkis becomes soft and they are able to absorb the flavor of curd well.
Step 4: Prepare Creamy Curd
Take fresh curd in a vessel and beat it well. Add salt to it as per taste. If you like light sweet-sour taste, you can also add 1–2 teaspoons of powdered sugar.
If the curd seems too thick, add some cold water and adjust its consistency as per your choice.
Step 5: Pour curd on phulikas
Now place the water-squeezed phulikas in a serving bowl. Pour plenty of whipped curd over them, so that all the phulikas are covered well.
After this, sprinkle roasted cumin powder, red chili powder and finely chopped green coriander on top. If you want, you can also add some sweet chutney or green chutney to enhance the taste.
Step 6: Enhance the taste with special seasoning
To give a special taste to curd pakoda, heat some ghee or oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and whole red chillies in it. When the spices start crackling, pour the tempering over the curd dumplings.
If you want, you can decorate it by adding some more roasted cumin and green coriander on top.
Special tips to make curd pakoda delicious
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Beat the batter well, so that the pancakes become light.
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While cooking the phulkis, keep the flame medium and let them cook till deep inside.
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Use fresh curd and beat it well before serving.
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If you like cold breakfast, then you can keep the prepared curd dumplings in the refrigerator for some time.
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If you want a less oily option, steam the phulkis; However, their texture will be slightly different from fried pakodas.
In this way, spicy and creamy curd pakodas can be prepared easily at home. This is a great option for Sunday breakfast, evening hunger or a special meal with the family.