Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Green Onion zunka


Zunka Bhakri is an important dish from west India cuisine. It is one of the most important Maharashtra cuisine. Zunka bhakri is a part of daily meal in rural Maharashtra. Zunka is the versatile dish from rustic Indian recipes, prepared with besan and many spices with smooth texture.Almost in all old marathi films you can see a wife of a farmer bringing his meal to the farms basically consisting of zunka bhakri,lasun chutney and a red onions.

Zunka can be made of onions,green onion,cabbage,snake gourd,green peppers and even with methi.I prefer the one with green onions.

Ingredients

1 cup besan/chickpea flour-roast dry until little brown and aromatic.
2 bunches of spring onion /green onion/scallions
5 garlic cloves minced
4 green chilies finely chopped
5-6 curry leaves
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp chili powder
pinch of hing
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp sugar
salt
3 tbsp water
cilantro for garnishing.

Method
  • Heat oil in a pan.When hot add hing,mustard seeds,cumin seed,curry leaves, green chillis,garlic fry for a min.Now add in the finely chopped green onions.Cover and cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Now add the salt,sugar,turmeric,chili powder and mix well.Add the besan little at a time to the  green onion mixing it simultaneously.
  • Sprinkle water on the mixture cover and cook for 5-7 min on low heat.Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.