Bafauri

Bafauri is a simple and light snack made from masoor daal, onions and mix of spices and served with tomato and coriander spicy chutney. It makes for a healthy alternative for a fried pakoda. This dish is native to Chhattisgarh, Bihar.

Preparation time -10 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup masoor daal
• 1 medium sized onion chopped
• 1- inch ginger grated
• 1 green chili chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• Handful coriander leaves chopped

Method:

• Soak masoor daal in water for more than 2 to 3 hours.
• Drain the water and grind it to make a smooth paste.
• Transfer all the paste to a mixing bowl.
• Add all the ingredients and mix it well.
• Heat the steamer and when the steamer is ready to steam, first grease the idli stand with the oil.
• In a steamer, pour the batter into each greased idli mold and steam in a steamer for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cool slightly, demould and serve hot.