Ingredients
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1 Cup Bengal Gram Split (Chana Dal soaked in water 4-5 hours)
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1 Chopped small Ginger Knob
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Chopped Green Chillies (as per taste)
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2-3 Chopped Garlic Cloves
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Handful of Coriander Leaves
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1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
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1 Tsp Coriander Seeds Powder (Dhaniya Powder)
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Pinch of Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
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1 Tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
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Salt as per taste
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1 Cup Water
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1 Cup Rice Flour
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Oil
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For Tadka : Oil, Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds & Asafoetida Powder
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Coriander for garnish
About
Chana Dal aur Chawal ke Fara is a traditional and wholesome dish that originates from Uttar Pradesh. Fara is essentially a steamed dumpling, and this particular variation combines the nutty goodness of chana dal with rice.
The combination of chana dal and rice provides a balanced profile of protein, carbohydrates, and essential nutrients. Additionally, steaming the dumplings makes this dish a healthier alternative to fried snacks.
Steps
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In a mixie, combine soaked Chana Dal, chopped Ginger, chopped Green Chillies, chopped Garlic Cloves, Coriander Leaves, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Seeds Powder, a pinch of Asafoetida Powder, Cumin Seeds, and Salt. |
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Churn the ingredients to form a coarse dry mixture. |
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Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. |
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In a pan, heat 1 cup of Water, add a pinch of Salt, and bring it to a boil. |
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Once boiling, add 1 cup of Rice Flour and combine well. Turn off the heat. |
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Cover the pan with a lid and let it rest for 15 minutes. |
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After 15 minutes, add a little Oil and knead the mixture to form a soft dough. |
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Roll out small balls from the dough. |
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Apply some oil and roll each ball thinly with the help of a rolling pin, making small puri-sized rotis. |
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Place the stuffing in the middle and fold the roti in half, covering the stuffing. |
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Repeat the process to make more faras. |
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Grease a steamer stand with oil and place each fara on it. |
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Cover the steamer with a lid and steam for 15 minutes on high heat. |
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After steaming, cut the faras into halves. |
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Heat Oil in a pan for tadka. |
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Add Rai, Jeera, and Hing. |
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Toss the cut faras in this tadka. |
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Take them on a serving plate, garnish with Coriander, and enjoy scrumptious Chana Dal aur Chawal ka Fara. |
