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Jalebi
Ingredients: For Batter Maida (All purpose flour) – 1/2 cup Besan (Gram flour) – 1 tsp Oil – 1/2 tsp Yeast – 1/2 tsp Sugar – 1/2 tsp Water – More than 1/3 rd cup or as required Cornstarch – 1 tbsp Turmeric – a pinch Saffron – Few strands For sugar syrup Saffron (Kesar)
Besan Ladoo
Ingredients: Besan (Gram flour)- 1 cup Sooji (Semolina) – 2 tbsp Ghee – 1/4 cup Sugar (powdered) -3/4 cup or as per taste Sliced Almonds or Pistachios Directions: Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan. Roast besan and sooji on low heat by constant stirring till you get a nice aroma and golden brown color.
Besan Bhindi Fry (Fried Okra with Gram Flour)
Ingredients: Bhindi (okara/Lady’s Finger) - 20, medium or small sized Onion – 1, medium sized , cut in big square pieces Besan (Gram flour) - 1/4 cup Garam masala – 1/4 tbsp Roasted zeera (cumin) powder – 1.5 tbsp Haldi (Turmeric)- 1/4 tbsp Mango powder – 1/2 tbsp Fennel powder (Saunf) – 1.5 tbsp Dhania
Besan Dhokla
Ingredients: Besan (Gram flour) - 1 cup Sooji (Semolina) – 1.5 tbsp Sugar – 3 tsp Salt – 1 tsp Ginger-green chillies paste – 1 tbsp Lemon juice – 1 tbsp Turmeric powder (haldi) – 1/3 tsp Eno – 1- 1.5 tbsp Cooking oil For tempering: Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Heeng (Asfoetida) – 3-4
Shimla Mirch Pakoda (Capsicum Pakoda)
Published on 5 Jan, 2011 at 11:44 in Snack | Viewed Views: 1,597 times | No Comments
Ingredients: Shimla mirch (Capsicum)- 1, medium in size Gram flour (Besan) – ½ – 1 cup Ginger, grated – 1/2 tbsp Cornflour – 1- 2 tbsp Turmeric powder (Haldi): ½ tsp Red chili powder – ½ tsp Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp Garam masala – 2 pinches Salt to taste Chaat masala Cooking oil Directions:
Besan Cheela (Spicy Gram Flour Pancakes)
Ingredients: Gram flour (Besan) – 3/4 cup Sooji (Semolina) – 1/4 cup Onion- one medium, finely chopped Green chilies – 3-4 finely chopped Turmeric (Haldi) – 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (Heeng) – 2, pinches Ginger paste – 1 tsp Chopped coriander leaves – 1/4 cup Mustard oil for cooking Salt to taste Directions: Combine all the
Boondi Raita
Ingredients: Gram flour (Besan) – 3/4 cup Red chili powder – ½ tsp Turmeric (Haldi) – 1∕4 tsp Mustard oil for cooking Curd – 1 Cup Roasted zeera powder – ½-1 tsp Red chili powder as per taste Black salt as per taste Salt to taste Directions: Combine besan, red chili powder, haldi, half a
Besan and Sooji Halwa (Gram flour and Semolina Halwa)
Ingredients: Gram flour (Besan) – ½ cup Semolina (Sooji) – ½ cup Milk – ½ cup Sugar – ½ cup Water –½ cup Green cardamom (Chhoti elaichi) powder- 1 tsp Saffron (Kesar) – few strands Ghee - 3-4 tbsps Directions: Boil water and add sugar, green cardomom’s powder and saffron strands. Boil till sugar completely
Pyazz Ka Pakoda (Onion Pakodas)
Ingredients: Gram flour (Besan): 3-4 tbsps Semolina (Sooji) : 2 tbsps Onions: 1 cup, finely cut length wise Green chilies: 3-4, finely cut length wise Coriander leaves: ¼ cup, finely chopped Ginger paste : ½ tbsp Turmeric powder (Haldi): ½ tsp Asafoetida (Heeng) - ½ tsp Coriander powder : ½ tsp Mango powder (Khatai): ½
Besan Ki Sabji (Spicy Besan Curry)
Ingredients: For besan cubes: Gram flour (Besan) – 1 cup Red chilli powder – 1 tsp Turmeric (Haldi) – 1 tsp Asafoetida (Heeng) – 2, pinches Coriander powder (Dhania)- 1 tsp Garam masala – 2-3, pinches Garlic paste – 1 tsp Mustard oil – 1 tbsp Salt to taste For gravy: Onion- one big, finely
Methi Thepla
Published on 18 Jun, 2010 at 20:58 in Hindustani, Paratha & Poori | Viewed Views: 1,134 times | 2 Comments
Ingredients: Whole wheat flour (Atta): 1 cup Gram flour (Besan) : 3 tbsps Fresh chopped methi or Kasuri Methi (These are dried methi/fenugreek leaves available in Indian Grocery stores : ½ cup Curd : ½ cup Ajwain seeds (Carom seeds) or cumin seeds (Zeera) : ½ tsp Green chilies : 2-3, finely chopped Ginger paste
Aloo Bonda
Ingredients: Potatoes: 2 medium sized, boiled, peeled and mashed Onions: ½ cup, finely chopped Green chilies: 2 tsps Coriander leaves: 3-4 tsps, finely chopped Curry leaves: 1-2 tsp, finely chopped Ground nuts or cashew nuts – 5-6, broken Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi): ½ tsp Gram flour (Besan): ½ cup Asafoetida (Heeng)
Kadhi
Ingredients: For Pakodas: Gram flour (Besan) – 1 cup Onion, chopped – 3-4 tbsp Cumin seeds (Zeera) – ½ tsp Green chilies, chopped – 1 tbsp Asafoetida (Heeng) - ½ tsp Ginger paste – 1 tbsp Coriander powder (Dhania) – 1 tsp Turmeric powder (Haldi) – 1 tsp Salt to taste Cooking oil For gravy:
Stuffed Bread Pakoda
Published on 27 Jan, 2010 at 9:59 in Snack | Viewed Views: 1,095 times | No Comments
Ingredients: Bread Slices- 4 Gram flour (Besan) – ½ cup Semolina (Sooji/Rawa) – 1 tbsp Turmeric powder (Haldi) – ½ tsp Mango powder (Aamchur) – ½ tsp Red chili powder as per taste Garam masala powder- ¼ tsp Coriander leaves, finely chopped Green chilies, chopped very fine Ginger paste-2 tsps Garlic paste-½ tsp Water for
Gatte Ki Sabji
Gatte ki sabji is a traditional Rajasthani dish. It goes well with baati, rice, or chappati. Ingredients: For gatte Gram flour (Besan) – 1 cup Red chilli powder – 1 tsp Turmeric (Haldi) – 1 tsp Asafoetida (Heeng) – a pinch Coriander powder (Dhania)- 1 tsp Carom seeds (Ajwain) - ½ tsp Ginger paste –
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{ hey!!! i belong to rajasthan and this dish is commonly known as khandli in locals. i am glad to see this recipe here. and there are so... } – Jul 29, 7:54 AM
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