Besan Ki Sabji

Besan ( gram flour) is a versatile gluten free flour which can be used to make variety of dishes. Besan ki sabji is a delicious and easy recipe. This recipe is made from besan and other simple gravy ingredients. It is very popular in north India and its taste is showcased along with rice as well roti.

Besan (Gram Flour) Ki Sabji

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Servings	Prep Time
4 people	15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Servings Prep Time 4 people 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Besan (Gram Flour) Ki Sabji Print Recipe CourseEntrée CuisineIndian Servings Prep Time 4 people 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Servings Prep Time 4 people 15 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

For besan

• 3/4 cup Besan flour
• 1-1/2 cup Water
• 1/4 tsp Garam masala
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tsp Green chili paste
• Salt to taste

For Curry

• 3 tbsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 large Onion fine chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1-1/2 tsp Garlic paste
• 1 tsp Ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
• 2 tsp Coriander and Cumin powder each
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder
• 1/4 tsp Garam masala
• some coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, add besan, chili powder, salt, turmeric powder, gram masala, asafoetida( hing) and garlic paste.

   
2. Add water and make thin batter. Keep it aside for 5 minutes.

   
3. Heat a non-stick kadhai at medium heat. Add besan batter in to it. Keep stirring continuously.

   
4. Cook it for 7-8 minutes or until batter gets thick consistency and raw flavor of besan goes away.

   
5. Once its done, (keep greased thali ready) immediately and pour the mixture in steel thali and spread it evenly. Let it cool down.

   
6. Once it cools down, cut in to 2'' pieces. Keep it aside.

   
7. Chop onion and mix it with ginger- garlic paste.

   
8. Heat kadhai at medium heat. Add oil in to it. Once it hot, add cumin seeds into hot oil and when it starts crackling, add onion, ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 5-6 minutes at medium heat until onion gets golden brown.

   
9. Once onion gets brown, add coriander & cumin powder, black pepper, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and garam masala into it. Saute it for 2 more minutes.

   
10. Add 2 cups of water and stir. Boil the curry for 3-4 minutes. Add cut besan pieces into curry.

    
11. Boil it for 2 more minutes. Once its done, turn off the heat. Keep it covered. The curry consistency should be medium thick.

    
12. Besan ki sabji is ready to be served. Garnish with coriander leaves.

    
13. Enjoy it hot with plain rice or roti.

    

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