Authentic Maharashtrian Zunka Bhakri with Raw Onion
A rustic and protein-rich comfort meal made from gram flour, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Served hot alongside traditional jowar bhakri and crunchy raw onion, it delivers authentic rural flavors in every single bite.
35min
Total Time
3
Servings
Maharashtrian
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and crackle mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
2
Add asafoetida, curry leaves, chopped green chillies, and minced ginger-garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
3
Add the finely chopped onions and cook until translucent and lightly golden.
4
Lower the heat, mix in turmeric powder and salt, then gradually sprinkle besan into the pan.
5
Stir continuously with a spatula to prevent lump formation while roasting the flour for a few minutes.
6
Slowly drizzle in warm water while stirring vigorously to combine everything into a crumbly, soft mixture.
7
Cover the pan with a lid and let it steam on low heat for about 5 minutes.
8
Turn off the heat, garnish with fresh chopped coriander, and serve hot with jowar bhakri and raw onion.
Ingredients
2 cups besan (gram flour)
2 finely chopped medium onions
1 tbsp minced ginger and garlic
2-3 chopped green chillies
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1.5 cups warm water
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Jowar bhakri for serving
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.