Dahi Baray

This delicious creamy yogurt-based Dahi Baray is one of the favorite Pakistani side dishes also served as an evening snack or appetizer.

Here’s the recipe for this temptingly toothsome Dahi Baray;

Method

• Soak daal mash for 2-4 hours.
• Blend to a paste.
• Add baking soda, salt, and asafetida.
• Mix well and let rest for 30 mins.
• Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
• Drop about 1 tbsp. batter into oil forming a patty-shaped dumpling.
• Fry until golden.
• Soak in water until soft.
• Strain and squeeze excess water using your palms. (do not over-squeeze or break the patties)
• Whisk yogurt and add about 3-4 tbsp. water to adjust the consistency.
• Place the patties in a serving dish.
• Pour on the whisked yogurt.
• Sprinkle some cumin and red pepper flakes.
• Enjoy with tamarind chutney and some crisps.