Dahi Vada - a cool Indian starter for summer days
Dahi Vada is one of the most popular starters in Indian cuisine, and one of the few that’s always served cold. Dahi means yogurt, vada means lentil dumpling - and the dish is exactly that: soft, airy dumplings made from lentils soaked overnight and shaped by hand, then served in chilled, spiced yogurt with sweet tamarind chutney.
It’s creamy, fresh and completely without chilli heat, which makes it a good introduction to Indian food for anyone who prefers milder flavours. In India it appears on the table on the hottest days of the year, and at almost every festival and family gathering.
Where to eat Dahi Vada in Copenhagen
At Bindia we make Dahi Vada fresh, the slow way - and this August it’s our Weekend Special, available Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. As an Indian takeaway in Copenhagen we’ve been cooking North Indian food since 2003. It works as a starter before a curry, as a light lunch on its own, or as something to share while the rest of your takeaway is still cooking.
If you’re looking for an Indian restaurant in Copenhagen, or simply for Indian takeaway near you, we have 9 locations across the city - so there’s always a Bindia nearby. Order in the Bindia app or at bindia.dk and pick up from your closest takeaway.
