Dahi Vada is such a street food that is liked by almost everyone and people eat it with great enthusiasm. When the vadas dipped in thick curd melt easily in the mouth, and their spiciness gives a lot of pleasure, but do you know the history of dahi vada? So let us tell you when Dahi-Vada was made for the first time and how it became so popular.
History of Dahi Vada
Dahi Vada is an Indian dish and its history is many years old. It is mentioned in the 12th-century Sanskrit text Mansollas by the name of 'Kshirvata'. Along with this, its evidence is also found in 500 BC. However, it is also mentioned in many places that it was invented by the Mughal chefs in the 18th century.
This is how Dahi Vada was invented
It is said in many reports that the food of the Mughal era was very heavy and it was not easy to digest. Hence, Mughal cooks created Dahi Vada by using a variety of spices and herbs in curd to improve digestion. Since then this spicy dish is very popular among Indians.
Is famous for many names
The history of Dahi Vada is as old as it is popular all over the country. However, it is known by different names in different states. In Marathi, it is called Dahi Vada and in Punjab, it becomes Dahi Bhalla. At the same time, it is known as Thayari Vadai in Tamil, while it is called Doi Bora in Orissa and Bengal.
