Besan Curry (Chickpea Flour Curry) – A Traditional Indian Comfort Food Made with Gram Flour and Aromatic Spices

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 cup gram flour (Besan)
• 2 medium sized onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup spring onions, chopped
• 2 small green chilies, chopped
• A pinch of asafetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 3 + 1 cups boiling hot water

Instruction

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. When the oil is hot enough add asafetida, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds.
2. When the cumin and mustard seeds start to crackle add sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes or till the onions are slightly golden brown.
3. Now add chopped spring onions, chopped green chilies and sauté the mixture for another 3 minutes.
4. Add 1 cup Chickpea Flour and roast with onions for 3-4 minutes.
5. Now add coriander powder, red chili powder, salt and mix well.
6. Now slowly add 3 cups of boiled water and keep stirring constantly.
7. When the mixture turns slightly thick then add turmeric powder and 1 cup of boiling hot water.
8. Keep stirring consistently to avoid any lumps.
9. Turn the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook this Chickpea Flour for 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally..
10. Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with spring onions.