Bafauri is a very healthy snack from the North Indian states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. There might be a slight variation from state to state. Basically it is made with chana dal which is soaked and ground coarsely. Finely chopped onion, coriander leaves and some spices are added for flavouring. Dumplings are made with this mixture and steamed to perfection. This is an oil free snack and the taste is also incredible. You can relish it with mint chutney or any other chutney you prefer.You have to try it out once and I am sure you will agree with me.
Now this recipe is is part of our monthly challenge in a facebook group where we are paired every month with a different partner. Both select the secret ingredients for each other.This month the theme is "Steamed Food " which was suggested by Anu Kollon who blogs at Ente Thattukada. She made a traditional Kerala dish Vattayappam
I am paired with Pavani Gunikuntla. Do visit her blog Pavani's Kitchen for the authentic Andhra recipes. For this event I gave her Sugar and Green chillies and her recipe was Khaman Dhokla which is a popular Gujarati snack loved by one and all.
I was given Carom Seeds (Ajwain) and Asafoetida (Hing) by Pavani and using these two ingredients I chose to make this healthy Bafauri, which I am sure you are going to fall in love with when you make it.
Now let's proceed with the recipe.
Chana dal ............. 1 cup
Green chilli paste .. 1 tsp
Garlic paste........... 1 tsp
Onion .................. 1 (finely chopped)
Coriander leaves... 1/2 cup
Ajwain / carom seeds .. 1/3 tsp
Asafoetida .................. 1 or 2 pinches
Baking soda ............... 2 pinches
Turmeric powder ....... 1/2 tsp
Salt .......................... to taste
Oil ............................ for brushing the steamer plate.
Method:
Soak the chana dal for few hours.
Drain the water and grind it coarsely without adding water.
Add all the mentioned ingredients.
Cover the lid and steam for 20 minutes turning the side once carefully. The time may vary a bit depending on the size of the dumplings
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DeleteWhat a great snack and I always love learning about the regional Indian cuisine. I am ready to try this immediately. Getting the ingredients tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYou will love them Mireille.
DeleteSuch a delicious and healthy snack! I love the addition of onion, ajwain, green chilli and garlic paste, and coriander leaves. Must have been so very flavourful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Priya
DeleteSuch a delicious and healthy snack. It definitely a great way to include proteins in diet.
ReplyDeleteYes, you are right Archana
DeleteWhat an awesome protein rich snack .
ReplyDeleteVery nice and detailed recipe with step by step images.
I am amazed at the similarity our Indian cuisine has . A very same kind of steamed snack using lentils is made in karnataka called nuchina and in tamil nadu it is called paruppu urundai which is dunked in sambar or majjige huli .
Yes Priya, as you rightly said there are so many dishes prepared in different regions with a slight variation of ingredients
DeleteVery healthy and yummy snack.. one of my mom's friend used to make this.. your post brought back her memories.. Thanks for sharing the recipe, will try it now.
ReplyDeleteThanks Swati. You must try this. So light and tasty.
DeleteA super healthy snack. Sounds spicy and delicious. Also a protein rich snack because of dal. I would love to try it sometime.
ReplyDeleteYes dear. Very healthy snack. Do try it.
DeleteThis is such a healthy delicious protein rich snack ! Would love to give it a try soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Poonam. Please do make it.
DeleteIt s been ages since I made some bafauri. Its such a healthy and delicious snack to enjoy. The first time I made it was amazed that though the ingredients all used were similar to the dhokla ones, it yet tastes so different. Its time I made it again.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mayuri. The ingredients also are similar to masala vada.Amazing isn't it.
DeleteI have made this a few months before and loved the taste and texture of this healthy dish. I loved your way of cooking the bafuri
ReplyDeleteOk. We loved it also. It has become ourfavourite.
DeleteThis dish has the same ingredients and same method as that of parippu vada(made in South India), except that this is steamed and the vadas are fried. These ones are healthy snack option because of zero oil. Great recipe.
ReplyDeleteVery true Anu. Thanks . I am glad you liked them.
DeleteBafuri is healthy and looks delicious. I would like to make it sometime.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jayashree. You will surely like this healthy snack
DeleteDal bafauri sounds very interesting di,process looks like our dal vada. Loved the part of steaming it, can have more without guilt :)
ReplyDeleteVery true. It is a healthy snack
DeleteProtein rich snack looks so delicious and tempting. Love this traditional snack that can be gorged on guilt free.
ReplyDeleteVery true Preethi. We really loved it
DeleteThis snack looks so Healthy and lip-smacking. Channa dal bafauri is a new recipe for me to try.It must have tasted delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pavani. Yes it was verydelicious. You must try it.
DeleteIndian cuisine is so versatile, that the same set of ingredients give rise to so many differnt dishes.. .this bafauri is so healthy and inviting, shobha.
ReplyDeleteTrue Kalyani. Thanks
DeleteWhen we were doing search for Chattisghar recipe, I really was intriguied by theis recipe. But my search did not get one authentic followable recipe. I am so glad to see a recipe I can try now.
ReplyDeleteYes, I found this very interesting too and am so glad that it came out perfect and tasted so good
DeleteSuch a protein rich healthy snack.. We almost prepare vada using the same ingredients but any day, steamed food is healthier than fried ones. Will try soon.
ReplyDeleteVery true Priya and this one really has a unique taste.
DeleteHealthy and nutritious snack which we can enjoy guilt free. I love the combination of green chilli, ajwain and coriander leaves
ReplyDeleteThanks Narmadha
DeleteThis is one the heathiest preparation and I have never tried bafauri till now.Will bookmark and try for my kids.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shobana
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