Name: Zunka (Gram Flour Curry - Maharashtrian Style) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/2 cup besan (Gram flour); 4-5 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste; handful of coriander leaves, chopped (save few for garnishing); 2-3 onions, chopped; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. cumin powder (dry roasted & ground); 1 tsp. coriander powder (dry roasted & ground); 1 tsp. red chili powder or to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder; 1/2 cup spring onion, chopped; 1 tsp. lemon juice

ABOUT Zunka (Gram Flour Curry - Maharashtrian Style) RECIPE

Zunka is a simple gram flour curry that is a common staple diet in rural Maharashtra. It is also popular in Karnataka. Traditionally it is had with Bhakri (jowar / white millet / sorghum flour chapatti). But it can be relished with plain chapatti or any Indian bread too. Country....UAE.

Ingredients Serving: 3

1/2 cup besan (Gram flour)
4-5 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1/4 tsp. asafoetida
1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
handful of coriander leaves, chopped (save few for garnishing)
2-3 onions, chopped
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. cumin powder (dry roasted & ground)
1 tsp. coriander powder (dry roasted & ground)
1 tsp. red chili powder or to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
1/2 cup spring onion, chopped
1 tsp. lemon juice

Instructions

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and temper with the mustard seeds. Allow it to splutter. Then add the cumin seeds and asafoetida, followed by ginger-garlic paste and coriander leaves. Fry on a medium flame till light brown.
Add the onions and salt. Fry till light brown.
Add all the other powdered spices and mix well.
Add the spring onion and give it a stir. Stir fry for a minute.
Now add the besan (gram flour) and mix everything well.
Keep sprinkling water and cooking on a low flame.
Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring at intervals till done.
Add the lime juice and mix well. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves.
Garnish with coriander leaves & serve with chapatis or bhakri..

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