Tonight's dinner

Maharashtrian Zunka Chickpea Scramble with Millet Flatbread

A spicy chickpea flour scramble and quick millet flatbread make a deeply satisfying Maharashtrian-inspired vegetarian dinner.

  • 35 min
  • Serves 2
  • Chickpea Flour
  • Vegan

Maharashtrian Zunka Chickpea Scramble with Millet Flatbread, finished dish

Ingredients

  • 120 g chickpea flour
  • 300 ml water
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small green chile, minced
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 120 g millet flour
  • 90 ml warm water

Steps

  1. Mix millet flour, warm water, and a pinch of salt into a soft dough; divide into four balls and roll each into a small flatbread.
  2. Cook the flatbreads in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side until cooked with browned spots; wrap them in a towel.
  3. Whisk chickpea flour and water until completely smooth and set it beside the stove.
  4. Heat oil in the skillet, add mustard seeds, then cook onion for 3 minutes; add garlic, chile, turmeric, and tomato for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the chickpea mixture and stir constantly over medium-low heat for 5 to 6 minutes until thick, steaming, and no longer raw-tasting.
  6. Fold in cilantro, season well, and serve the hot zunka with millet flatbread.

Allergen note: Contains mustard. Check spice mixes for allergens.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.

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