Gudi Padwa Recipe: Roopa's Zunka

Every Maharashtrian home puts together a spread for Gudi Padwa, a festival that heralds spring.

It will feature dishes like Puran Poli, Shrikhand, Katachi Aamti, Kothimbir Wadi, Zunka-Bhakar, Masale Bhaat, Sabudana Khichdi, Puri Bhaji, Bhakri,

Chef Roopa Nabar presents her recipe for Zunka for this occasion. It's festive, quick to rustle up and and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.

Happy Gudi Padwa, Dear Readers!

Zunka

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped spring onion with greens
• 1 cup besan or chickpea/gram flour
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• Water
• ½ tsp haldi or turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp red chilly powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh green dhania or coriander leaves or cilantro

Method

• Heat the oil in a non-stick saucepan or a kadhai over medium to low heat.
  Add the garlic and sauté for a minute.
  Then add the spring onions, mix and sauté on high heat for a minute.
  Lower the heat and add the turmeric powder, salt, red chilly powder, garam masala powder and mix well.
  Now add a little water, mix and blend in the besan, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  Add 1 tbsp of the chopped coriander and mix.
  Cook further over low heat for 2 minutes and take off heat.
• Garnish with remaining chopped coriander and serve hot with bhakris or rotis.

Recipe: Kind courtesy TTK Prestige

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