A beloved Indian street food where soft vadas soak in spiced yogurt. Fun fact: Dahi vada originated in ancient North India as "dadhi vada," mentioned in Sanskrit texts as a temple offering. The Mughals popularized it by adding saffron and dry fruits, while the tangy chutneys are a British-era innovation. In South India, it’s called "thayir vadai" and is a must at weddings, symbolizing prosperity. The dish’s probiotics aid digestion—a secret known to Ayurveda long before modern science. Today, variations include beetroot yogurt in Rajasthan and coconut milk vadas in Kerala, showcasing India’s culinary diversity!