Pudga
Veg
Vegan
Pudga is a traditional dish from Chhattisgarh made from lentil and rice flour dough, seasoned and shallow-fried.
Cuisines
Chhattisgarhi
Best for
Snacks
Lunch
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Urad dal , split black gram |
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1 cup | Chana dal |
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1 cup | Rice , raw |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 cups | Water |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the urad dal, chana dal, and rice together for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- 2 Drain the soaked ingredients and grind them into a coarse paste using a little water if necessary.
- 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
- 4 Once the seeds splutter, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 5 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 7 Add the ground dal-rice paste to the pan and stir well to combine with the spices.
- 8 Add water gradually while stirring to achieve a thick batter-like consistency.
- 9 Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously to avoid sticking to the pan.
- 10 Once the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, remove from heat.
- 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
Ensure continuous stirring while cooking to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan.