TIKHAT BESAN VADI / PATVADI (झुणका वडी )

Tikhat  besan  vadi is the Maharashtrian  recipe which can be eat with Bhakari / Chapati or  eat as a tea time snack. 

Preaparation time -10 M

Cooking time – 10 M

Total – 20 M

Makes – 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

·         Gram flour (besan) – 1 ½  cup

·         Rice flour (chaval ka ata) – 2 table spoon

·         Chilli powder – 2 table spoon

·         Salt – as per taste

·         Oil – 3 table spoon

·         Baking soda – 1 pinch

For  tampering

·         Onion – 1 chopped

·         Curry leaves ( kadipatta) – 6 to 7 leaves

·         Grated coconut and coriander for garnishing

MAKING OF TIKHAT BESAN VADI

1)      Mix gram flour ,rice flour, chilli powder, salt, coriander leaves with water. Add 1 pinch baking soda. The consistency of batter is medium thick.

  2)    Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and curry leaves 

3)     When onion made translucent then add gram flour mixture and simmer it till it becomes thick . Stir the mixture continuously to avoid lumps.               

4) Cover the pan with lid and cook for 1 to 2 mints. After 2 mints. Off the flame.

5) grease a big plate with oil and spread the cooked mixture evenly. Now spread grated coconut and coriander on it and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

6) Now after 10 mints. Cut in squares and garnish with Bhakri /Chapati