Presenting one of the #traditional delicacies of #UttarPradesh "Chawal ke Fare".
In the region, to which I basically belong, it is especially prepared on the occasion of Karwa Chauth, a festival to mark a beautiful bond between a husband and wife celebrating love & togetherness!

But these days, only few people prepare it as it's little tedious procedure to make in today's busy lives. #lostrecipes

Fara can be plain, stuffed, sweet or savory. Further stuffing can also vary. It can be customized in a number of ways.

This is the recipe for steamed stuffed savory fara in typical Uttar Pradesh style where
- Coating made with Chawal ka atta which is freshly prepared (though readymade rice flour can also be used) and
- Stuffing done with Urad dal & chana dal in an equal proportion (soaked & coarsely grinded), flavored with green chilies, ginger & garlic.

Along with typical fara shape, my Nani(grandmother) used to make, some in a shape of tiffin box having 4 balls(= 4 rotis) inside it. And as you can see in the photo, I am also continuing as it's fun to make these tiny lunch boxes especially when you have a kid home.

This recipe is for the steamed version. Leftover steamed Fara can be tempered in a little oil with onion, curry leaves, green chillies and mustard seeds etc. for breakfast or anytime snack.

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