Jhunka

Jhunka

Jhunka

Veg Vegan

A spicy gram flour-based dish, often served with rotti or rice. It's a popular side dish in North Karnataka, known for its rich flavors.

Cuisines

North Karnataka

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Gram Flour 1 cup Gram Flour
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Green Chili 2 small Green Chili , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt to taste Salt
water 1 cup Water
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 and asafoetida, sauté for a few seconds.
  4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  5. 5 Add minced garlic and chopped green chilies, sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt, stir well.
  7. 7 In a bowl, mix besan with water to form a smooth batter.
  8. 8 Gradually add the besan batter to the pan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  9. 9 Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring frequently until it thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips

Serve with bhakri or chapati for a complete meal.