Bharwa Parwal Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Wash and peel 500 gms parwal.

step 2

• STEP 2.Slit and scoop out large seeds

step 4

• STEP 1.To make the filling, place ½ cup roasted peanuts in the small jar of the grinder and grind to a coarse powder.

step 5

• STEP 1.In a mixing bowl empty the peanut powder from the grinder jar, add ½ cup besan, ¼ tsp asafoetida,¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, salt to taste, ¼ tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp amchur powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp kasuri methi.

step 6

• STEP 1.Mix the ingredients together and add 2 tbsp mustard oil and a little water to make a crumbly filling mixture. Check for salt and seasoning and adjust accordingly.

step 7

• STEP 1.Stuff the filling into the slit parwals.

step 8

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan, add 2 tbsp mustard oil,½ tsp mustard seeds and allow them to crackle. Then add 1 tsp cumin seeds.

step 9

• STEP 1.Once seeds have crackled, place the stuffed parwals into the pan. If there is any stiffing masala left, put it in the pan with the parwals.

step 10

• STEP 1.Sprinkle a little water over the pan and cover it. Allow the parwals to steam cook on low to medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes. Intermittently keep turning the parwal so it cooks on all sides and sprinkle water if required.

step 11

• STEP 1.Once parwal is done, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and fresh grated coconut.