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– In this article, I am excited to share with you the traditional Bengali-style Radhaballavi recipe, a mouth-watering dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup urad dal (black lentils)
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
– 1 teaspoon ginger paste
– 1 teaspoon green chili paste
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon garam masala
– Salt to taste
– Oil for frying
– Water as needed
Recipes:
1. Soak the urad dal in water for 4-5 hours, then drain and grind it into a coarse paste.
2. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of oil, and a pinch of salt. Knead into a soft dough, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the ground urad dal, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, ginger paste, green chili paste, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt to taste.
4. Divide the dough into small equal-sized balls and flatten them into small discs. Place a spoonful of the urad dal mixture in the center and seal the edges to form a ball.
5. Gently flatten the balls into small discs and heat oil in a pan for shallow frying.
6. Fry the radhaballavi until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
7. Serve hot with a side of chana dal or aloo sabzi for a delicious authentic Bengali meal.
I hope you enjoy making and indulging in these simple and sizzling radhaballavi recipes in Bengali style. Let the aroma and flavors transport you to the streets of Kolkata as you savor each bite.