Indrahar (Snack from Bagelkhand (M.P.)

 

          Indrahar is a traditionally healthy steamed snack of Bagelkhand in the State of Madhya Pradesh. It is a lentil based recipe. Not much is know about this particular dish that is almost a lost recipe now. It is a very easy and a quick snack that can be relished with any chutney of your choice. It is also a great tea time snack. I shallow fried them. You may deep fry them or just stir fry it with some tempering too, as an alternative. Both ways it tastes simply awesome. 

        

            This protein rich snack is a great alternative to any fried pakoras. Hence, it is a must try healthy snack recipe that can be turned into a curry too. 

             It is believed that this dish was prepared and offered to Lord Indra to please him. Hence the dish got this name from Lord Indra. 

             So go ahead and give this recipe a try by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this regional snack. 

• 1/2 cup mixed lentils (both whole & split), soaked overnight
• 1" ginger
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• pinch of baking soda
• oil to shallow fry

          Blend the soaked lentils along with ginger, green chilies and some water into a smooth paste.

          Transfer it to a mixing bowl and add all the dry spices (except Baking soda). Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes so that the batter becomes light and fluffy.

          Add baking soda and mix well. Transfer to a greased plate and steam for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool. Then cut into squares and keep aside. 

          Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry or deep fry till golden brown in colour. Serve hot with tamarind chutney, green chutney or tomato sauce. 

  Blend the soaked lentils along with ginger, green chilies & some water into a paste.

Transfer it to a mixing bowl & add all the dry spices (except Baking soda). Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes so that the batter becomes light & fluffy.

                            Add baking soda & mix well. 

                           Transfer to a greased plate.

                           Steam for 20 minutes. 

                         Set aside to cool. Then cut into squares & keep aside. 

Heat oil in a pan & shallow fry or deep fry till golden brown in colour. 

                Serve hot with tamarind chutney, green chutney or tomato sauce.