Dahi vada is a type of chaat (snack) originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is prepared by soaking vadas in thick dahi (yogurt).
Dahi vada chaat
A plate full of Dahi vadas in West Bengal
Image: Dahi vada
Image: Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla
Chaat, or chāt is a family of savoury snacks that originated in India, typically served as an hors d'oeuvre or at roadside tracks from stalls or food carts across South Asia in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. With its origins in Uttar Pradesh, India, chaat has become immensely popular in the rest of South Asia.
Dahi puri, a variation of panipuri
Chaat masala is a distinct spice blend used specifically in chaat snacks.
Panipuri is one of the popular chaats in South Asia.
Dahi vada chaat with yogurt