Jhunka

This recipe is a favourite with jolada rotti/bhakri and famous amongst maharashtrians. A very yummy side dish with chapati as well, i made this in a jiffy.


Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Serves: 7

Ingredients:

1. Besan (Kadale hittu) 150 gms
2. Onions 3
3. Tomatoes 3
4. Turmeric 1 tsp
5. Jeera seeds 1 tsp
6. Mustard seeds 1 tsp
7. Curry leaves
8. Coriander leaves
9. Salt
10. Water
11. Oil
12. Green chillies 5-6


Method:

1. Chop the onions and tomatoes and keep aside.
2. Heat oil and make seasoning of mustard seeds, jeera seeds, green chillies and curry leaves.
3. Add the onions, turmeric and saute till they turn golden brown.
4. Next add the tomatoes and cook till tender.
5. Now mix the besan with a little water. Stir in such a way that lumps dont form.
6. Add this to the cooked tomatoes and onions and mix well.
7. Add red chilli powder, a little water and salt and mix well.
8. Let it cook untill all rawness of besan is gone.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapathi, rotti or bhakri.