Zunka (Maharashtrian recipe)

Name: Zunka (Maharashtrian recipe)
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 1 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 finally, chopped onion; 2 green chilies; 7 garlic cloves; Half cup American corn; 1 cup besan; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chilli powder; Salt as per taste; leaves Curry

Puja Kataria @cook_114011479

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Zunka is a simple yet flavorful Maharashtrian dish made with gram flour and everyday spices. Known for its rustic taste and quick preparation, it’s a perfect comfort meal when paired with bhakri or chapati. Once a farmer’s staple, today it’s loved in every kitchen for its earthy aroma and healthy protein-rich goodness.
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Ingredients

15 min

1 people

2 tbspOil
1 tspmustard seeds
1 tspcumin seed
1finally, chopped onion
2green chilies
7garlic cloves
Halfcup American corn
1 cupbesan
1/2 tspturmeric powder
1 teaspoonred chilli powder
Salt as per taste
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Steps

15 min

1

Take all the ingredients mentioned in ingredient list. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds. Add chopped onion, green chilies, and crushed garlic. Sauté till onions turn soft and light golden.
2

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Now add gram flour (besan) little by little while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
3

Once it becomes dry and well-roasted with a nice aroma, turn off the gas.
4

Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with bhakri, roti, or rice.

Tips

Add besan gradually and keep stirring continuously to avoid any lumps.

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Puja Kataria @cook_114011479

on October 17, 2025 21:15

Jamnagar

Hi, I’m a passionate home chef with a love for creating flavorful, home-cooked meals made with care. With years of experience in the kitchen, I specialize in bringing comfort and creativity to every dish. Whether it’s a family favorite or something new, I cook with heart and attention to detail.