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Chickpea flour | 1 Tablespoon | |
Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
Dry whole red chilies | 2 | |
Mustard | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Cumin seed | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Turmeric powder | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Curry leave sprig | 1 | |
Chopped onion | 1 Tablespoon | |
Ginger paste | 1 Teaspoon | |
Chopped carrot | 1 Tablespoon | |
Finely chopped tomatoes | 1 Tablespoon | |
Salt | To Taste | |
Red chili powder | 1/4 Teaspoon (to taste) | |
Sambhar masala | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Coriander powder | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Cumin powder | 1/4 Teaspoon |
MAKING
In a small bowl, add in the besan and a little water to make lump – free paste. Pour the paste into the remaining water and stir well; set aside.
In a saucepan, heat oil and temper with dry whole red chilies, mustard, cumin seed, turmeric powder and curry leave sprig. Stir for a few seconds.
Add in the onion and cook for a few seconds.
Season with ginger paste and add in the carrot and tomatoes. Cover with lid and cook for a few minutes.
Season with salt, red chili powder, sambhar masala, coriander powder and cumin powder. Stir for a few seconds.
Pour the besan mixture and while stirring cook until done.
SERVING
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.