Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Serving : for  6

Ingredients:

For Pakoras

• 1 1/2 cup besan /bengal gram flour
• 2  medium onion/ 1 cup , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Kasuri methi
• 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds /ajwain
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 level teaspoon baking powder
• 1 level teaspoon salt / or salt to taste
• oil for deep frying

For Kadhi:

•  2 cup curd / yogurt
• 1/2 cup besan /bengal gram flour
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder /haldi
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 2 teaspoon dry mango powder / amchoor
• 1/2 tsp cumin/ geera powder ,roasted and powdered
• 1 tsp salt/or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 12 pods of Garlic
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 500 ml water

 For Tempering:

•  2 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon  fenugreek /methi seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds/Jeera
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Method:

 For pakoras:

 Step 1.

Add little water gradually to the besan /bengal gram flour in a bowl and make a thick consistency batter. Add Kasuri methi leaves, finely chopped onions,  coriander powder, carom seeds/ ajwain, chili powder, baking powder, and salt to the batter mix well.

Step 2.

Heat oil in a kadai, drop spoon full of batter in the hot oil and deep fry  the pakoras till golden brown. Drain on an absorbent kitchen towel and keep aside.

For kadhi

Step 1,

Whisk or blend in a blender take , curd/ yogurt , besan /bengal gram flour, turmeric powder, chili powder, dry mango powder / amchoor and salt , blend it well, adding some water. Keep aside.

For tempering

Step 1.

Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a deep heavy bottom pan. Add  cumin seeds when the seeds start crackling add  mustard seeds ,fenugreek seeds (don’t let fenugreek seeds over cook) Stir-fry for ½ minute. Add finely chopped onions, lightly fry the onions till translucent. add ginger garlic paste, Fry for few minutes.

Step 2.

For kadhi, add yogurt mixture to the tempering along with rest of the water and bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3.

Add  fried pakoras and continue to simmer for another 4-5 minutes.

Healthy and delicious dish , serve hot with boiled rice, onion salad and papad.

 

Health benefits of Gram flour / Besan:

1. Lowers diabetes– Besan is known to have very low levels of glycemic in it, which is great for those who have high diabetes. One can use the flour to make parathas and rotis, or replace the wheat flour to make desired dishes too.

2. Happy heart- Besan assures you with a happy heart, since it has high soluble fibre in it, which helps the heart stay strong and healthy for a very long time to come. Even the most reputed heart surgeons and specialists recommend the use of besan over any other flour for the heart, say experts

3. Lose weight now- Since besan has low glycemic index, the calorie count would be low too, which is why fitness freaks and experts swear by the consumption of besan, smoothie of besan is known as SATTU in India.

4. Fights allergies- Besan doesn’t have gluten in it, which is grain and especially wonderful for those who have allergies to gluten induced foods. Besan flour is highly nutritious and helps the body with immense benefits, especially when fighting allergies of any kinds.

5. Gluten free- Those who suffer from celiac ailments cannot have gluten, which is a protein. Gluten is found in barley and wheat extensively, but not in besan. Besan helps the immune system stay strong in the process, and the patient would be able to absorb all the nutrients as well as stay well nourished too.

6. No more anaemia to worry of- The flour of besan helps with fatigue, weight loss and even iron deficiency in the body, and we all know  when someone has low iron content in the body, they suffer from anaemia.

7. Besan is also good for those who suffer from dermatitis herpetiformis, autoimmune disorders, sclerosis, autism, ADHD and more.

8. One can use besan for the skin with a pinch of turmeric powder and milk. The paste can be applied on the visible parts of the face and neck and left for ten minutes to dry. This is a pack which would help exfoliate the skin and brings back the moisturising effects too. Besan flour helps tighten the skin, gives it a glow and brings back elasticity too

9. As a body scrub, the flour of besan has been used time again since our grandmothers young hood days. To remove spots, back acne, body marks and oiliness of the body, try using the flour as a pack with milk and turmeric twice a week. This is a pack which would remove the tan and keep the skin healthy and fresh.

More benefits:

a. Besan flour when mixed with an egg or even with any essential oil and milk, and applied on the hair is a good hair pack. This would be a hair pack which rests on your hair for half an hour and when done twice a week, would bring back the bounce, shine and lustre too

b. Besan flour has plenty of vitamins and folate in it, which is mandatory for our bodies to have. It is these vitamins and minerals which helps with the normalcy of body functioning, and the growth or development of the human body too.

c. Expectant mothers or when a woman plans pregnancy, besan flour can actually be good for consumption, since it has a lot of B6 and thiamine in it. The latter helps with energising the body, and the former helps with the RBC synthesis too.

d. Minerals found in besan would be of great help for the body, especially the presence of phosphorus and magnesium. Both the elements are known for their importance and oxy transmitters and as antioxidants too. They also help with the collagen production and the relaxation of body muscles too.

e. Blood pressure can be regulated when you consume besan flour, say experts.

f. Bone strengthening too can be achieved when you consume besan flour

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