Hurda Bhaji

Hurda Bhaji

Hurda Bhaji

Veg Vegan

A seasonal dish made from tender jowar stalks, lightly roasted and served with a sprinkle of spices.

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Sorghum Kernel 2 cups Sorghum Kernel , fresh tender
oil 1 tablespoon Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Curry Leaf 5-6 pieces Curry Leaf
Chili 2 pieces Chili , finely chopped
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
to taste salt To taste
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , freshly grated
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
  4. 4 Add chopped green chilies and onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
  5. 5 Add turmeric powder and mix well.
  6. 6 Add the fresh tender jowar kernels and stir well to combine.
  7. 7 Add salt to taste and mix thoroughly.
  8. 8 Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jowar kernels are cooked and tender.
  9. 9 Once cooked, turn off the heat and garnish with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.
  10. 10 Serve hot as a snack or side dish.

Tips

For added flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.