Authentic Maharashtrian Zunka Bhakri with Warm Onions
A rustic and protein-rich Maharashtrian delicacy made with gram flour, tempered with aromatic spices, and served alongside a hot flatbread and raw onions.
35min
Total Time
2
Servings
Maharashtrian
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, letting them splutter.
2
Add the finely chopped onions, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste, sautéing until the onions turn translucent.
3
Stir in the turmeric powder and red chili powder, mixing well for a few seconds.
4
Lower the heat and slowly pour in the warm water while continuously whisking to prevent lump formation.
5
Season with salt and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6
Gradually sprinkle the besan into the pan, stirring vigorously with a spatula to blend everything into a smooth, thick paste.
7
Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the gram flour to cook thoroughly.
8
Remove the lid, garnish generously with fresh coriander leaves, and give it a final mix.
9
Serve the hot zunka immediately alongside freshly made warm jowar bhakris and raw sliced onions.
Ingredients
1 cup besan (gram flour)
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup warm water
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
2 Jowar bhakris for serving
1 small onion, sliced for accompaniment
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.