Bafauri (steamed chana dal fritters)
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Spiced chana dal paste shaped into small dumplings and steamed instead of fried, a light Chhattisgarhi snack.
Region: ChhattisgarhOccasion: Breakfast and tea-timeTime: 40 min (plus soaking)Serves: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal, soaked 4 hours
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil for tempering (optional)
- ½ tsp mustard seeds (optional)
Method
- Grind the soaked dal coarsely with very little water.
- Mix in the onion, chillies, ginger, cumin, coriander and salt.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or ovals.
- Steam them for 15–20 minutes until firm.
- Serve as they are, or toss in a tempering of mustard seeds, with chutney.
History
Bafauri is a home-style snack of the Chhattisgarh plains, a steamed alternative to fried bhajia.
Significance
Because it uses no frying oil, bafauri is valued as a healthy snack and is often cooked for guests.