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Bafla Bati

Another version of the popular Rajasthani dish-dal bati. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Bafla Bati
Main Ingredients Whole wheat flour (atta), Carom seeds (ajwain)
Cuisine Rajasthani
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 26-30 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Bafla Bati

  • 2 cups Whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Carom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fennel seeds (saunf)
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 4 medium Potatoes boiled and peeled
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Amchur powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cashewnuts crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Raisins
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • 2 Green chillies finely chopped
  • 1 cup Split black gram skinless (dhuli urad dal),soaked
  • 2 teaspoons Ginger grated
  • 3-4 Green chillies slit
  • 3 tablespoons Ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 Lemon

Method

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  1. Knead whole wheat flour with carom seeds, ¼ tsp crushed fennel seeds, salt, oil and enough water to a soft dough.
  2. Mash potatoes and put into a bowl. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder, garam masala powder, ½ tbsp red chilli powder, remaining crushed fennel seeds, salt, dried mango powder, cashewnuts, raisins, 1 tbspcoriander leaves, green chillies and mix.
  3. Divide dough into small equal portions. Shape each portion into a katori, stuff with potato mixture, gather the edges and seal and roll into a smooth ball.
  4. Boil plenty of water in a deep non stick pan, add the stuffed balls and cook. When they start floating, drain them.
  5. Meanwhile boil urad dal and chana dal with ginger, green chillies, ¼ tsp turmeric powder and salt till completely cooked. Mash well with a hand blender.
  6. Heat ghee in a small non stick pan, add cumin seeds and when they change colour add remaining red chilli powder and mix. Add to the dal and mix well.
  7. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry the boiled stuffed batis till golden. Drain and break them. Put them in a serving bowl.

Nutrition Info

Calories 2922
Carbohydrates 435.8
Protein 95.1
Fat 89.1
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