Dhoka Tarkari-Besan ki Subzi

Tarkari in oriya means curry and is typically made of vegetables.Dhoka in hindi or oriya means to decieve,delude or cheat.This is mede of Besan or gramflour chunks cooked in a onion-tomato masala gravy and served as a curry. Hence, the 'dhoka'.

This is a family recipe which is quite tasty and a good accompaniment to rice-dal fares.

If there are no vegetables to make a curry,this becomes a convenient and tasty substitute.

Ingredients (serves 4)
For the Gramflour bits
Besan or gramflour- 1 bowl
Red chilli pd-1 tsp (to taste)
Dry Mango pd(Amchur)-1 1/2 tsp
Baking or cooking soda- a pinch
Salt- to taste
Water- to get desired consistency

Gravy
Onion-2 small
Tomatoes-2
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Oil

PASTE
Onion- 1/2
Ginger- 1 inch
garlic- 6 cloves
Green Chilli- 1 or 2 (as desired)

Powders
Turmeric pd-1 tsp.
Red chilli pd(opt.)-1/2 tsp
Cumin (Jeera)pd-1-2 tsp
Coriander (Dhania)pd- 1 1/2 tsp
Curry pd- 1 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala-a sprinkle
Salt- to taste
water-1 to 1 1/2 bowl
Chopped coriander leaves-to garnish

Mix contents to make gramflour batter.Make it semi thick-fluid enough to pour with a spoon.
Heat about 2 tbsp of oil and pour 1/2 or 1/3 of batter like a thick pancake,enough to cut into pieces.
when one side gets brown,turn and cook other side till brown.
Make 2 to 3 pancakes and cut into inch-sized rectangular pieces after cooled.

Heat oil,add cumin seeds.
Fry onion till light brown.
Add paste and fry till dry.
Fry tomatoes till soft and add spice powders.
Let it change colour and add water.
Stir and let boil till gravy thickens.
Add fried gramflour bits and cook for 2-3 minutes till slightly soft.
Sprinkle coriander leaves and garam masala.
Serve immediately.

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