Paneer Dahi Vada | Banaras ka special Chena Dahi Vada
Paneer Dahi Vada or this Banaras ka special Chena Dahi Vada is made with fresh cheese or paneer. It is a savory snack made with Chena, a perfect mixture of sweet and sour topped with sweet curds and chutneys.
Course Appetizers & Starters, Snacks
Cuisine Uttar Pradesh
Keyword Chena Dahi Vada, Paneer Dahi Vada, Paneer Dishes
By Cook Method Deep Fried
Occasion Weekend Special
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Deep Fried Dishes, Street Food
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8numbers
Calories 122kcal
Author Srivalli
Ingredients
For the Chena Vada
1cupPaneer / Indian Cottage Cheese
1/2cupPotato boiled and mashed
2tablespoonCornflour
2Green Chilies finely chopped
1/2inchGinger grated
Salt to taste
Cooking Oil for deep frying
For Garnishing on top
1cupSweet Curds
1teaspoonBlack Salt / Kala Namak
1teaspoonRoasted Cumin Powder
Red Chili Powder as required
Sweet Chutney as required
Green Chutney as required
Instructions
Make dahi bade ki chaat
Making Chena Vada
Wash and boil the potatoes. Since I boiled one potato, I microwaved the potato for 3 to 4 minutes depending on the size. If it is a small potato, then microwave for 2 to 3 minutes after marking on the top. Once done, soak it in water and peel off the skin. Mash it well.
Else you can pressure cook the potato.
Take the paneer in a bowl, if you just made it, it is easy to crumble it, else you can grate it depending on when you made the paneer.
Add the mashed potato to the paneer along with salt, grated ginger, cornflour.
Mix everything well, you can knead it to a soft dough.
Divide into small equal balls.
Heat a kadai with oil, deep fry the chena vada in batches.
Drain on a kitchen towel.
Assembling the Paneer Dahi Vada
On the serving plate, place 3 to 4 vadas.
Pour sweet curds over it. Make sure the curd is well beaten and slightly sweet.
Next add Khajoor Imli Chutney, followed by Hara chutney.
Now sprinkle black salt, roasted cumin, and red chili powder over it.
Drizzle some sweet chutney and green chutney slightly over it.
Now once again sprinkle some black salt, roasted cumin, and red chili powder.