Broccoli & Bell Pepper Zunka
Description:
Broccoli & Bell Pepper Zunka is a healthy and flavorful Maharashtrian recipe made with gram flour and a mix of fresh vegetables like broccoli, capsicum, and cabbage. This dish is perfect for a nutritious breakfast and can be enjoyed with bread toast and masala chai.
Cuisine: Maharashtrian
Course: North Indian Breakfast
Diet: No Onion, No Garlic (Sattvic)
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 cup gram flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup broccoli, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cabbage, finely chopped
- 1/2 green capsicum, finely chopped
- 1/2 red capsicum, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt to taste
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 2
Instructions:
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Prepare the ingredients: Start by chopping the broccoli, cabbage, and capsicums finely.
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Cook the spices: Heat oil in a wok. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, and let them sizzle for about 10 seconds.
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Cook the vegetables: Add the chopped green capsicum, red capsicum, cabbage, and broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are cooked to your desired tenderness.
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Prepare the gram flour mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the red chili powder, gram flour, and water together to form a smooth batter. Set it aside.
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Combine and cook: Once the vegetables are cooked, add the gram flour mixture to the wok. Stir everything well to combine. Cook for an additional 4–5 minutes, allowing the gram flour to cook fully.
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Season and serve: Add salt to taste, and mix well. Serve the Zunka hot with bread toast and masala chai for a delightful breakfast.
Enjoy this nutritious, tasty, and easy-to-make Maharashtrian dish that is perfect for starting your day!
