Jhunka

Preparation for Jhunka:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gram flour
• 2 finely chopped onions
• 2-3 finely chopped green chilies
• 1-inch piece grated ginger
• 4-5 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 10-12 curry leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups water
• Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Heat oil: Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add spices: Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they crackle, add curry leaves.
3. Sauté onions: Add chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
4. Add aromatics: Add chopped green chilies, grated ginger, and finely chopped garlic. Fry for a few minutes.
5. Add spices: Add turmeric powder and red chili powder. Mix well.
6. Cook gram flour: Add gram flour and fry on low flame, stirring continuously to prevent lumps and ensure it turns golden brown.
7. Add water: Add water and mix well to avoid lumps.
8. Simmer: Add salt and cook on low flame until the gram flour mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
9. Serve: Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade Jhunka!

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