Bafauri : A Delight from Chhattisgarh
History :
Bafauri can be called a healthier version of fried Pakodas. This dish is originated from Chattisgarh, a state known for its beautiful temples and waterfalls. Chattisgarh is known as the ” Rice bowl of India ” as rice is the most eaten food of Chhattisgarh. People of this state are very fond of a protein-rich diet and eats a variety of lentils. They have a variety of dishes made of rice and dal. Today we thought of sharing one of the very famous healthy snacks called Bafauri.
Bafauri is a healthy snack made of chana dal mixed with a variety of spices and vegetables, very little oil is required that’s why we can call it a ” NO FAT DISH”
Ingredients:
| 1 cup chana dal ( Bengal gram dal ) soaked for 3-4 hours | 1/3 cup urad dal soaked separately for 3-4 hours |
| 1 tsp green chilies paste | 1 tsp green chilies paste |
| 1/2 cup finely chopped onions. | 1/4 tsp ajwain |
| 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste | 1/2 tsp turmeric powder |
| 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander | Salt as per taste |
| Oil or ghee for greasing | 2 pinch baking soda (optional) |
Method:
- Wash and soak chana and urad dal separately for 2 -3 hrs.
- Drain the water from both the dals and grind them separately to make thick paste.
- Now transfer the paste in a mixing bowl.
- Add ajwain seeds, salt ,turmeric powder and mix well.
- To this add to it green chilies paste ,chopped onion ,chopped coriander and ginger garlic paste and mix well to make it lump free.
- Now it’s time to add pinch of baking soda and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Mean while take a steamer plate and grease it with some oil or ghee ,i generally use idli cooker to make bafuri.
- Pour the batter in into the molds of idli cooker and steam them for 20-30 mins on low flame.
- once done demold the bafuri carefully .
- Enjoy it with green chutney or ketchup as a breakfast or a evening snack.
Nutritious value:
Bafauri is a high-protein snack great choice for people on a diet or health-conscious persons. It is a steamed dish loaded with fiber low in calories. It is a great replacement for oily pakoras. Please give it a try if you really want to enjoy something without hurting your taste buds.
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