Bhabra | Bihar and Jharkhand Special Bhabra Recipe | Gluten Free and Vegan Snack Recipe

 

Hi Supermoms,

With the online classes for my daughter and Work from Home (WFH) for Raghu, I see a big change in the way  the evening snack time is approached. They really look forward to the 'Chai time' and Snacks as it gives a refreshing break from the 'never ending' lengthy zoom classes and meetings and the monotony of staring at their computer screens. 

This encourages me to try different snack and tiffin recipes. You all know that I try and include legumes as much as possible in my family's diet. And the recipe I am going to share today is protein-rich, tasty, wholesome, gluten free and is also easy to prepare. The Bhabra.

It is a popular breakfast recipe especially in the Indian States of Bihar and Jharkhand. The recipe varies from family to family. Gram Flour or besan is mixed along with soaked brown garbanzo beans/kala chana and spices to make a batter that is either deep fried or shallow fried in mustard oil. 

During winters, fresh green chickpeas are ubiquitous and they are used in this recipe in which case, no prior soaking is required. I have used kala chana as it is easily available in all parts of the world through out the year. 

I made these delectable Bhabra for our Chai time and it was so tasty and satisfying.  So, go ahead and try these yummy Bhabras for your family. You can serve them for breakfast, lunch or even as a tea time snack. 

Bhabra Recipe by Masterchefmom

Preparation time: 15 minutes + soaking time

Cooking time : 25 minutes

Makes : 10-12 bhabras

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Ingredients:

1/2 cup  besan/gramflour

1/2 cup rice flour

1/2 cup kala chana ( soaked overnight)

1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste

Handful coriander leaves (finely chopped)

1-2 green chillies(finely chopped)

1/2 teaspoon jeera powder

1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder

Pinch of turmeric powder

Pinch of asafoetida

2-3 teaspoon  lemon juice

1 cup  mustard oil

Salt to taste

You can watch the video recipe of the Bhabra below:

Method:

  1. To a wide bowl add all the ingredients except mustard oil and mix to a smooth batter adding little water at a time ( pouring consistency)

  Chef tip : Mix without any lumps. 

  2. Add oil to a pan and once the oil is hot , pour a ladle of the Bhabra batter. 

  3. Let it fry for a few seconds. Once one side is cooked, flip and cook the other side.

  4. Remove and drain the Bhabra. 

  5. Repeat the process for the remaining batter. 

Delicious Bhabra is now ready to be served with your tea. 

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom