Indrahar (Snack from Bagelkhand (M.P.)

Name: Indrahar (Snack from Bagelkhand (M.P.)
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mixed lentils (both whole & split), soaked overnight; 1 " ginger; 2-3 green chilies; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp. red chili powder; 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder; salt to taste; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; pinch baking soda; oil to shallow fry

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#FA - Indrahar is a traditionally healthy steamed snack of Bagelkhand in the State of Madhya Pradesh. It is a lentil based recipe. It is a very easy and a quick snack that can be relished with any chutney of your choice.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

20 minutes

3-4 servings

1/2 cupmixed lentils (both whole & split), soaked overnight
1" ginger
2-3green chilies
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1/2 tsp.cumin seeds
1/2 tsp.red chili powder
1 tsp.roasted coriander-cumin powder
salt to taste
1/4 tsp.asafoetida
pinchbaking soda
oil to shallow fry

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Steps

20 minutes

1

Blend the soaked lentils along with ginger, green chilies & some water into a paste.
2

Transfer it to a mixing bowl & add all the dry spices (except Baking soda). Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes so that the batter becomes light & fluffy.
3

Add baking soda & mix well. Transfer to a greased plate.
4

Steam for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool. Then cut into squares and keep aside.
5

Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry or deep fry till golden brown in colour. Serve hot with tamarind chutney, green chutney or tomato sauce.