December 26, 2007

bhakarwadi


Ingredients
For cover:
1 cups plain flour (maida)2 cup gram flour (besan)1 1/2 tbsp. oil,salt to taste
For filling:
1 tbsp. gram flour,1 tsp. each sesame and khuskhus seeds,1 tsp. ginger grated,1 tsp. garlic grated,1 1/2 tsp. sugar,3 tsp. red chilli powder,1/4 tsp. garam masala ,salt to taste,1 tsp. coriander seeds crushed coarsely,1/2 tsp. fennel seeds crushed coarsely,1 tbsp. dried coconut grated,1/2 cup fine 'sev'(used in bhel)oil to deep fry ,tamrind pulp.


Method
For cover:
Mix flours, salt, oil, mix with fingers.
When crumbly add little water, and knead into a smooth dough.
Cover with a moist cloth.


For filling:
Roast sesame and khuskhus seeds lightly.
Crush, add fennel and coriander seeds.
Heat oil add cumin seeds, allow to splutter.
Add ginger, garlic, fry for few seconds.
Add all other crushed seeds. Stir.
Add coconut, sev, masalas, salt, sugar, flour.
Mix well keep aside.


Take a chappati size lump, roll into thin chappati.
Use dry flour to help rolling. spread little tamrind pulp on chapatii,so thet the filling will stick to it,Spread filling thinly all over chappati.
Make a tight roll press down edges. after folding apply little tamrind pulp on edges ,Cut into 1" pieces and deepfry in hot oil.
Fry till cover is crisp and golden brown.
Drain, cool very well before storing in airtight containers.
Making time:45 minutes Makes: 45-50 pieces Shelflife: 2 weeks
Note: If filling tends to spill out while frying, sprinkle very little water on filling and mix to make it hold.

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