Zunka is an integral part of Maharashtrian food plate. Several types of zunkas are very popular like methi zunka, cabbage zunka, besan zunka etc. It's really easy to make & adds variety to the mundane routine of veggies in the diet of a vegeterian. Also, since besan in high in protein content, it is a good protein source for vegeterian people.
Ingredients
A bunch of methi leaves (~ 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped onions (lengthwise)
1/4 cup besan
1 tbsp red chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
salt for taste
- Heat oil (4 tbsp)in a pan & add mustard seeds. Zunka tastes better when cooked in some
extra oil than normal since besan absorbs oil quickly. Once the mustard seeds temper, add a
pinch of hing.
extra oil than normal since besan absorbs oil quickly. Once the mustard seeds temper, add a
pinch of hing.
- Add onions & let them simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add chilli & turmeric powder to this.
- Add methi leaves & let them cook for about 5-6 minutes. Add salt for taste & a pinch or two og
sugar to this mix. After methi leaves look cooked/tender, add besan.
- Let the turn a little golden by cooking for abt. 5-6 minutes or so & turn the stove off. Garnish
with cilantro. This tastes best when served with chapatis.
1 comment:
This Zunka looks so tempting ..I like zunka and bhakari or chapati.
Now I realize it has been so many days I have not made zunka......thanks!
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