Vegan Zunka Recipe | Maharashtra's Quick and Flavorful Delight

Delve into the heart of Maharashtrian cuisine with our Vegan Zunka recipe. This quick and flavorful delight captures the essence of Maharashtra's culinary heritage, all while remaining entirely vegan. In just a few simple steps, create a fragrant and savory dish perfect with bhakri or your preferred bread. Enjoy the rich flavors of Maharashtra, now in a compassionate, plant-based form.

Ingredients For Vegan Zunka Recipe

1. 2 tbsp oil
2. 1 tsp mustard
3. 1 tsp cumin / jeera
4. pinch hing / asafoetida
5. 1 onion (finely chopped)
6. 1/4 tsp turmeric
7. 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
8. Coriander powder - 1 Tsp
9. Cumin powder - 1 Tsp
10. Salt to taste
11. 1 cup besan / gram flour
12. Spring Onion - finely chopped - 1 cup
13. water as required
14. 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)

How To Make Vegan Zunka Step By Step Instructions

1. Firstly, in a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp oil and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin and pinch hing.
2. Now add 1 onion and saute until the colour slightly. Add spring onion and saute well .
3. Further add turmeric, chilli powder and salt to taste.
4. Now add 1 cup besan and saute on low flame.sprinkle 1/4 cup water and mix well.
5. keep sprinkling water in batches until the mixture turns moist.
6. cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the besan is cooked completely.
7. Add in coriander leaves and enjoy zunka with bhakri .