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Bafauri ~ Steamed Lentil Balls
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Bafauri ~ Steamed Lentil Balls

Bafauri is steamed lentil balls, a healthy snack from the North Indian states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. Chana dal is the lentil mostly used and this makes it a Vegan, zero oil snack.
Course Dinner, Snacks
Cuisine Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh
Keyword Steamed Lentil Snack
By Cook Method Steamed, Stovetop
Occasion Evening Snack
By Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan
Dish Type Steamed Dishes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 medium cakes
Calories 100kcal
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

Ingredients for bafauri:

  • 1 cup Chana Dal / Bengal Gram
  • 3 Green Chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Onion finely chopped

Ingredients for tempering:

  • 2 teaspoon Cooking Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
  • 2 Dry Red Chilies
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves

Instructions

How to make Bafauri

  • Wash and soak chana dal for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Drain the water completely. Add chana dal, chilies, ginger and grind the mixture to a mixer jar and grind together, with little water as required.
  • Traditionally the bafauri batter is dropped into the steamer plate, so I added water and make a little smooth paste.
  • You can also grind without adding water and make different shapes if you like.
  • Once you grind, transfer to a bowl, add cumin seeds, salt, turmeric, coriander, onion, garlic, and ginger if using.
  • Mix to combine well.
  • Heat a steamer with water and bring it to a boil.
  • Grease the plates with oil, drop a spoonful of batter into the dents.
  • Cover and steam for 15 minutes.
  • Check if the bafauri is cooked by touching the top or inserting it with a knife and it comes out clean.
  • You can serve these hot after removing else you can roast it in oil as well.

Tempering the Bafauri

  • Heat a pan with oil, temper with mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and chilies.
  • Add sliced bafauri and toss well to coat it all over.
  • Serve with green chutney.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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