Firstly, soak 1 cup urad dal for 5 hours.

Drain off the water and transfer to the mixi or grinder. also, add 1 chilli and 1 inch ginger.

Blend to smooth paste adding water as required. try to add a minimal amount of water to prevent the batter from turning watery.

Transfer the urad dal batter to a large bowl.

Take ¼ cup soaked moong dal into the blender.

Blend to smooth paste and transfer to the same bowl of urad dal batter.

Now add 1 tsp salt and mix well using the whisk.
prepare a thick batter.

Fry until the vada turns golden brown and crisp.

Drain off the vada over kitchen paper to remove excess oil.

Now in a large bowl take 5 cup hot water.
add ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp hing. mix well making sure it is well combined.

Now drop the hot fried vada into the water and dip completely.

Soak for 30 minutes, or until the vada absorbs water.
after 30 minutes, squeeze off the water and transfer to plate.

Take 2 cup curd, 2 tbsp sugar and ½ tsp salt.
whisk and mix well making sure everything is well combined.

Pour the sweetened curd over the vada.

Also pour a generous amount of green chutney and tamarind chutney.

Sprinkle chilli powder, cumin powder, chaat masala.

Top with papdi

Finally, enjoy dahi vada