Zunka | Spicy Gram Flour
Zunka | Spicy Gram Flour is a traditional Maharashtrian side dish made with Besan. It is a moist but dry version of Pitla.
Servings 4
Equipment
- Non Stick Pan
Ingredients
- 4-5 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 Onion roughly chopped
- 2 Spring Onion roughly chopped
- 150 gms Besan / Chickpea Flour
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilly Powder Kashmiri
- 1 tsp Red Chilly Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
- Salt to taste
- Coriander Leaves
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick pan and add oil.
- Now add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, saute’ for just a minute and immediately add onions and half the coriander leaves.
- We will saute’ the onions till they are translucent.
- Mix in all the spices and give a quick mix.
- Simmer the flame and add besan. Gently mix till everything is well mixed. At this point take a test check of spices and adjust accordingly. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Now we will add water, but for Zunka we need very little water, so we will sprinkle some water, little by little. Cook covered for 3-4 minutes.
- The Zunka should be dry, add coriander leaves and give it a good mix.
- Serve immediately as it tastes best right from the pot.
Notes
- A non-stick pan makes it easy to cook Zunka, it will not stick.
- Use oil a little lavishly.
- Saute' the onion for a minute only, this will retain the crunch.
- Add Kashmiri Mirch Powder, it will give a beautiful colour to Zunka.
- Do not pour water, sprinkle it. You might have to sprinkle it a couple of times.
- Serve the Zunka as soon as it is ready for best taste.