Dheela Besan

This one is for all besan lovers; a very simple and tasty recipe. Generally I refrain from asking my husband that what I should cook today, because he has a few favorites and one among them is besan. And undoubtedly I always know the answer. :)

Let us start cooking!!!

Ingredients:
Gram flour (Besan): ½ cup
Green Chilly: 1, de-seeded and finely chopped
Curry Leaves: 5-6
Mustard seeds: ½ tsp
Cumin seeds: ½ tsp
Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
Coriander powder: ½ tsp
Mustard oil: 1 tbsp
Asafetida: a pinch
Water: 1 ½ cup
Salt as per taste
Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp, finely chopped

Method:
1. In a bowl mix together besan, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder and water. Make sure no lumps remain.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add asafetida. After a few seconds add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3. Now add cumin seeds, curry leaves and green chillies. Fry for some time.
4. Now pour the besan batter into it.
5. Stir well. Let it cook on low flame for about 13-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. Take out in a bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapatis.

Tips:
1. You can increase/decrease the water as per your choice. I generally like it to be a little runny.
2. Any other oil can also be used but it tastes best with mustard oil.
3. You can even garnish it by pouring some oil over it.
4. Besan tends to become tight when it cools down, so make sure what consistency you need.

See you soon with a new recipe till then Happy Cooking!!!