Fara Recipe

Fara is a traditional Indian snack made from rice flour and lentils. These steamed dumplings are filled with a spiced lentil mixture, creating a savory and nutritious treat. Often enjoyed with chutneys or yogurt, Fara is a popular choice for breakfast or as a light meal.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Fara Recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Biryanibonanza

Ingredients

Ingredients:

For the Fara Dumplings:

1 Cups Rice flour
1/4 Cups Urad dal (split black gram) or chana dal (split chickpeas)
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp Red chili powder
1 tbsp Finely chopped coriander leaves
1 tbsp Finely chopped green chilies (optional)
1 tbsp Grated ginger
1 tbsp Ghee or oil
Salt to taste
Water, as needed

For the Filling (optional):

1/2 Cups Finely chopped onions
1/2 Cups Grated coconut
1 tbsp Chopped coriander leaves
1 tbsp Crushed peanuts
1 tbsp Sugar (optional)
1 tsp Fennel seeds
Salt to taste

Instructions

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling (if using):

Heat a small pan and dryroast the fennel seeds until fragrant.
In the same pan, add alittle oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
Add the grated coconut,chopped coriander, crushed peanuts, fennel seeds, and salt. Cook for a fewminutes until the mixture is well combined. Set aside to cool.

2. Prepare the Dough:

In a mixing bowl, combinerice flour with salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cumin seeds.
Heat ghee or oil in a smallpan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Then add this to the rice flourmixture.
Gradually add water to therice flour mixture and knead it into a soft, smooth dough. The dough should bepliable but not too sticky. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

3. Shape the Dumplings:

Take small portions of thedough and flatten them slightly in your palms to form small discs. If using thefilling, place a small amount in the center of each disc and fold the edges toseal it, forming a small ball or oval shape.

4. Steam the Dumplings:

Prepare a steamer or a large pot with a steaming rack. Grease the steaming rack or tray with a little oil.
Place the prepareddumplings on the rack, ensuring they are not touching each other.
Steam the dumplings for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5. Serve:

Allow the Fara dumplings tocool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with chutney or yogurt on the side.

Notes

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