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Recipe

Ingredients

	1 cup	Gram Flour
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	8-10	Curry Leaf
	2 cups	Water
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2	Chili , finely chopped
	1/2 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Salt , to taste
	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 onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
5. 5 In a bowl, mix besan with water to make a smooth batter without lumps.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the batter and mix well.
7. 7 Pour the besan batter into the pan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
8. 8 Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the raw smell of besan disappears.
9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.