Name: Patichya Kandyachi Zunka recipe by Swapna Sunil at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups Spring Onions (Scallion), finely chopped; 1 cup Gram flour (besan); 1/4 cup Water; 3 Green Chili , finely chopped (adjust); 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Red chili powder; 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds; 1 sprig Curry leaves; 2 tablespoon Cooking oil; Salt to taste

ABOUT Patichya Kandyachi Zunka RECIPE

Maharashtrian Style Patichya Kandyachi Zunka Recipe (Spring Onions and Besan Sabzi) is one of those, which is prepared using spring onions and chickpea flour (besan). Patichya Kanda means spring onions in Marathi. Patichya Kandyachi Zunka Recipe is a flavourful dish prepared using very less ingredients. Zunka is a traditional dry maharashtrian recipe preparation made using chickpea flour.

Ingredients Serving: 4

2 cups Spring Onions (Scallion), finely chopped
1 cup Gram flour (besan)
1/4 cup Water
3 Green Chili , finely chopped (adjust)
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Red chili powder
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 sprig Curry leaves
2 tablespoon Cooking oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

Dry roast the chickpea flour on medium heat till aromatic in a wide pan and keep aside.
Heat oil in the same pan in medium flame, add the mustard,cumin seeds and Curry leaves. Let them splutter.
Add the turmeric and green chilies and stir for a minute
Add the white part of spring onions and saute until translucent.
Now, add the green portion of the spring onion, salt and saute until it is cooked well.
Add water and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Add in the red chili, salt and chickpea flour little at a time and mix well.
If the mixture is too dry, sprinkle some water and mix well. The consistency should be soft yet crumbly
Check for seasoning and cook on low flame for 10 more minutes till chickpea flour is fully cooked stirring occasionally
Garnish with 1 tbsp green spring onions and serve hot with phulkas for breakfast or with steamed rice for lunch.

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