Bara Bhaji
Veg
Vegan
A mixed vegetable curry made with a variety of seasonal veggies, offering a wholesome and nutritious meal.
Cuisines
Chhattisgarhi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Chana dal |
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1 cup | Urad dal |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 | Chili , finely chopped |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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1/4 teaspoon | Asafoetida |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1/4 cup | Cilantro , chopped |
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as needed | Oil , for frying |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the chana dal and urad dal together in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- 2 Drain the soaked dals and grind them into a coarse paste without adding too much water.
- 3 In a mixing bowl, combine the dal paste with chopped onion, green chilies, grated ginger, asafoetida, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- 4 Mix well to form a thick batter.
- 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 6 Once the oil is hot, take small portions of the batter and shape them into small patties or vadas.
- 7 Carefully slide the vadas into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- 8 Remove the fried vadas using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to make the vadas crispy.