Zunka

Source : Heat Oil In A Non-stick Pan And Temper With The Mustard Seeds Allow It To Splutter Then Add The Cumin Seeds And Asafoetida Followed By Ginger-garlic ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : February 5, 2026

Step:

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and temper with the mustard seeds. Allow it to splutter. Then add the cumin seeds and asafoetida, followed by ginger-garlic paste and coriander leaves. Saute for a few seconds.

    Zunka recipe step 1 photo
  2. Add the onions and salt. Fry till light brown.

    Zunka recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add all the other dry spices and mix well.

    Zunka recipe step 3 photo
  4. Add the spring onion and give it a stir. Stir fry for a minute.

    Zunka recipe step 4 photo
  5. Now add the besan (gram flour) and mix everything well.

    Zunka recipe step 5 photo
  6. Keep sprinkling water and cooking on a low flame.

    Zunka recipe step 6 photo
  7. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring at intervals till done.

    Zunka recipe step 7 photo
  8. Add the lime juice and mix well. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve with chapatis or bhakri..

    Zunka recipe step 8 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup besan (Gram flour)
  2. 4-5 tbsp. oil
  3. 1 tsp. mustard seeds
  4. 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
  5. 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
  6. 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
  7. handful coriander leaves, chopped (save few for garnishing)
  8. 2-3 onions, chopped
  9. to taste salt
  10. 1/2 tsp. cumin powder (dry roasted & ground)
  11. 1 tsp. coriander powder (dry roasted & ground)
  12. 1 tsp. red chilli powder or to taste
  13. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  14. 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
  15. 1/2 cup spring onion, chopped
  16. 1 tsp. lime juice

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