Chawal Ke Fare - By Chef Rajat Ranjeet

Chawal ke Fare is a typical North Indian dish which is very popular in eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup Rice Flour

- 1 cup Water

- 1 tbsp Desi Ghee

- Salt to taste

- 1/4 tbsp Split Bengal Gram

- 2-3 Green Chilies, chopped

- 1 tsp Chopped Ginger

- 1 tsp Coriander Powder

- Freshly chopped Coriander, a few sprigs

- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder

Method:

1. Start by heating water in a pot until it comes to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and add rice flour, desi ghee, and salt to the water.

2. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then knead it into a dough. If the dough is too stiff, add a few drops of water to soften it.

3. For the stuffing, soak split washed black gram and split Bengal gram for at least an hour, then grind them coarsely.

4. Mix the ground grams with chopped green chilies, chopped ginger, chopped fresh coriander, coriander powder, and salt to taste.

5. Take equal portions of the dough and roll them into small balls, then flatten them into discs like pooris.

6. Place a portion of the stuffing in the center of each disc and fold them over to enclose the filling.

7. Arrange all the prepared fare on a greased steamer.

8. Steam the fare until they are cooked through and tender.

9. Once steamed, serve the fare hot with tomato and garlic chutney on the side.

Enjoy your delicious Chawal ke Fare, a delightful North Indian delicacy!