Bhakarwadi

Bhakarwadi

Bhakarwadi

Veg

Bhakarwadi are crispy, spiral-shaped snacks filled with a spicy and tangy mixture, made from gram flour and spices, perfect for tea-time.

Cuisines

Vidarbha Maharashtrian Nagpuri

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Flour 1 cup Flour
Gram Flour 1 cup Gram Flour
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
asafoetida 1 teaspoon Asafoetida
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Fennel Seed 1 teaspoon Fennel Seed
Sesame Seed 1 teaspoon Sesame Seed
Coconut 1 tablespoon Coconut , grated, dry
sugar 1 tablespoon Sugar
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
tamarind paste 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
water 2 tablespoons Water
oil as needed Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, gram flour, hot oil, a pinch of turmeric powder, and salt. Knead into a firm dough using water as needed. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 In a pan, dry roast cumin seeds, fennel seeds, sesame seeds, and grated dry coconut until aromatic. Let it cool.
  3. 3 Grind the roasted mixture into a coarse powder. Add red chili powder, remaining turmeric powder, asafoetida, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  4. 4 Add tamarind paste and water to the spice mixture to form a thick paste.
  5. 5 Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.
  6. 6 Spread the prepared spice paste evenly over the rolled dough.
  7. 7 Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
  8. 8 Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Fry the bhakarwadi slices on medium heat until golden brown and crisp.
  9. 9 Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Tips

Ensure the dough is firm to avoid breaking while rolling. Fry on medium heat to ensure even cooking.