Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 1/2 cup gond (edible gum)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying and cooking
- Water as required
Special equipment needed:
- None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Add water as required to make a thick batter.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the gond until it puffs up. Remove from the pan and keep aside.
3. In the same pan, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
4. Add chopped tomato and cook until it turns mushy.
5. Add the fried gond and the besan batter to the pan. Mix well and cook for 10-15 minutes on low flame.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
- Low flame
Serving size:
- 4 people
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 8g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Edible gum can be substituted with roasted chana dal.
Variations:
- Gondi ka bhaji can be made with different vegetables like potato, brinjal, or okra.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the besan batter is thick enough to coat the gond properly.
- Fry the gond until it puffs up completely for a crispy texture.
Storage instructions:
- Gondi ka bhaji can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the bhaji in a pan on low flame until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the bhaji in a bowl garnished with chopped coriander leaves.
Garnishes:
- Chopped coriander leaves
Pairings:
- Gondi ka bhaji can be paired with rice or roti.
Suggested side dishes:
- Raita or salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the besan batter is too thin, add more besan to thicken it.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the gond is completely fried before adding it to the bhaji.
Food history:
- Gondi ka bhaji is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, and crispy
Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
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