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🌸 Holi Protein Pop Dahi Vada (Made with Moong Dal Idli – No Fry Festive Swap)
By Yashi Gupta
⏳ Prep Time: 20 minute
02 Mar 2026
2026-03-02T11:24:38.000Z
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Nutritional Overview
Calories
322 kcal
Protein
22 gm
Carbs
36 gm
Fats
10 gm
Ingredients
For Idlis: 50g moong dal (soaked 3–4 hrs) 1 tbsp curd Pinch hing ½ tsp Eno Salt (optional) For Dahi Mix: 150g fresh curd Red chilli flakes Black salt (as per taste) Freshly roasted jeera powder Pomegranate seeds or chopped grapes (optional for khatta-meetha touch)
Method
Step 1
Soak moong dal for – hours. Grind into a smooth thick batter (no water). Add tbsp curd, hing, and ½ tsp Eno. Mix gently. Steam in idli moulds for minutes. Cool, demould and cut into small bite-sized pieces. Beat curd till smooth. Add chilli flakes, black salt, jeera powder. Pour over idli pieces. Top with pomegranate or grapes. Serve chilled.
