BAKED BHAKARWADI

Bhakarwadi is a very popular Maharashtrian spicy tea time snack. Traditionally the Bhakarwadi is deep fried but we are baking them. Bhakerwadi is additive spicy, sweet, and salty taste; all mixed in one roll with crunchy outer pastry crust. It is perfect tea time snack too. This snack is very much popular in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH

Maida                          - 2/3 cup

Besan                          - 1 cup

Turmeric powder        - 1 tsp

 kashmiri chili powder - 1 tsp

ghee                            - 1 tbsp

salt                               - to taste

water                           - enough to knead

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING

Poppy seeds               - ¼ cup       

White sesame seeds   - ¼ cup

Grated dry coconut     - ½ cup

Grated ginger              - 1 tbsp

Green chilli                  - 1 tbsp(finely chopped)

Coriander leaves         - 1 tbsp(finely chopped )

Coriander powder       - ½ tbsp

Garam masala            - ½ tsp

Turmeric powder        - 1 tsp

Cumin powder            -1 tsp

Ajwain                         - 1 tsp

Asafetida                     - ¼ tsp

Mint leaves                  - 1 tbsp (finely chopped )

Sugar                          - 1/3 cup

Lime juice                    - from half a lemon

METHOD

Mix all the ingredients mentioned under INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH and stir well .Add water little by little and knead until you get a firm dough .keep aside .

Heat a pan and fry poppy seeds and sesame seeds on a low flame till nice smell comes out .

Next add dry coconut in the same pan and fry till light golden .

In a mixer add roasted poppy seeds , sesame seeds , coconut and all other ingredients except sugar mentioned under FOR THE FILLING .pulse once or twice so that everything is mixed well .Now add the sugar and mix well .

Pre-heat the oven to 180 degree Celsius .

Divide the dough into three .

Place one ball and roll out thin .Brush with lime juice .Spread 1/3^rd of the filling .press the filling to set in .

Roll from one corner to the other and cut  them of ¼ inch size.Arrange the bhakarwadi on a greased baking tray and bake it for 35 to 40 minites or until brown and crispy .Cool down and serve .