Fafda Chutney, Besan Chutney by Tarla Dalal

chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: besan

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

besan is more nutritious and traditional for this chutney.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: dried red chilies

jalapeños provide similar heat with a different flavor.

coriander leaves

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

parsley offers a fresh taste, while dried is more economical.

Combine the besan, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and 1¾ cups of water in a deep bowl and whisk well. Keep aside.

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.

When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, ginger, curry leaves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.

Add the besan-water mixture and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.

Add the lemon juice and mix well.

Serve immediately with fafda.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary