Radhaballabhi

Radhaballabhi

Radhaballabhi

Veg Vegan

Stuffed luchi filled with a spiced urad dal and fennel filling — a Kolkata breakfast institution, paired with aloo dum or cholar dal and eaten at puja celebrations.

Cuisines

Bengali

Best for

Breakfast

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Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Flour 1 cup Flour
Semolina 1/4 cup Semolina
salt 1/2 teaspoon Salt , to taste
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
urad dal 1/2 cup Urad dal
Fennel Seed 1 teaspoon Fennel Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Ginger 1 teaspoon Ginger , paste
asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
oil Oil , for frying
water Water , as needed

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the urad dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 4-5 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the soaked urad dal and grind it into a smooth paste using minimal water.
  3. 3 In a pan, heat a tablespoon of oil and add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida.
  4. 4 Add ginger paste and sauté for a minute.
  5. 5 Add the urad dal paste, sugar, and salt to the pan and cook until the mixture becomes dry and aromatic. Let it cool.
  6. 6 In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, salt, and ghee.
  7. 7 Add water gradually to form a smooth and pliable dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each portion slightly.
  9. 9 Place a spoonful of the urad dal filling in the center of each flattened dough piece and seal the edges to form a ball.
  10. 10 Roll out each filled ball gently into a disc, ensuring the filling does not spill out.
  11. 11 Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry each disc until golden brown and puffed.
  12. 12 Serve hot with chutney or a side of your choice.

Tips

Ensure the filling is dry to avoid breaking the dough while rolling. Adjust spices according to taste.