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Patichya Kandyachi- Maharashtrian Onion And Besan Sabzi

By Vidushi Singh

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Simple and tasty Patichya Kandyachi is a Maharashtrian dish cooked with onions and besan (gram flour). It's a common accompaniment to dal-rice, chapati, or bhakri.

A woman chopping a bunch of spring onions on a wooden chopping board.

Ingredients

2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 cup besan (gram flour) 1/4 cup oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder Salt to taste Chopped cilantro for garnish

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Step 1

Take a  bowl, add in the sliced onions, besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.

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Step 2

Mix everything well and now coat the onions evenly with the spices. Now Heat oil in a pan.

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Step 3

Add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they crackle, add the onion-besan mixture and stir well.

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Step 4

Cook on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until the besan is cooked and the onions are soft and golden brown.

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Step 5

Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with dal-rice or chapatis. Enjoy this Maharashtrian delicacy! 

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