Bhakri Chutney
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Vegan
A traditional Vidarbha pairing, Bhakri Chutney consists of millet or jowar flatbreads served alongside a spicy chutney made with local spices.
Cuisines
Vidarbha
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | jowar flour |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 cup | fresh coriander leaves |
| 2 | green chilies |
| 1 | garlic clove |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 tablespoon | peanuts |
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon | oil |
Instructions
- 1 In a mixing bowl, combine jowar flour and salt.
- 2 Gradually add water to the flour, kneading to form a smooth dough.
- 3 Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball.
- 4 Flatten each ball into a disc using your palms or a rolling pin.
- 5 Heat a tawa or skillet over medium heat.
- 6 Cook each bhakri on the tawa, pressing gently with a cloth or spatula, until both sides are golden brown.
- 7 For the chutney, blend coriander leaves, green chilies, garlic, cumin seeds, peanuts, lemon juice, and salt into a smooth paste.
- 8 Heat oil in a small pan and add the chutney paste, sautéing for 2-3 minutes.
- 9 Serve the hot bhakri with the prepared chutney.
Tips
If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. For a spicier chutney, increase the number of green chilies.