Dahi Vada
दधिवटकम्
Dahi Vada (curd-soaked lentil fritters) combines the properties of fried pulse preparation (Vada) with curd. It is heavy, unctuous, nourishing, and relishing. Being a combination of fried food and curd, it is heavy to digest and should be consumed in moderation.
What is Dahi Vada (Curd Soaked Fritter / दहिवड़ा)?
Dahi Vada (curd-soaked lentil fritters) combines the properties of fried pulse preparation (Vada) with curd. It is heavy, unctuous, nourishing, and relishing. Being a combination of fried food and curd, it is heavy to digest and should be consumed in moderation.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 11
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Brumhana (nourishing)
- Rochana (relishing)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 11
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