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Fortune Aata (Whole Wheat Flour) Nutritious Dahi Vada & Khichdi Guide (Wholesome Chef)
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15 min
Prep Time
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25 min
Cook Time
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4
Servings
MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg)
Healthy Diet
What you'll need
Fresh from
the market
250 gram
250g Fortune Aata / Whole Wheat Flour (फॉर्च्यून आटा)
0.5 teaspoon
1/2 tsp Rock Salt / Sendha Namak (सेंधा नमक)
0.25 teaspoon
1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi (हल्दी)
0.5 teaspoon
1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera, roasted and ground (भुना जीरा)
2 cup
2 cups Boiling Water (उबलता पानी)
0.5 cup
1/2 cup Moong Dal, split and washed (मूंग दाल)
0.25 cup
1/4 cup Jeera Rice / Cumin Rice (जीरा राइस)
1 tablespoon
1 tbsp Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil (सरसों का तेल)
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01
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Sift the Fortune Aata into a large mixing bowl to remove any lumps and aerate the flour. Add the rock salt, turmeric powder, and roasted cumin powder. Mix thoroughly with a fork to distribute the spic...
02
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
For the Khichdi variation, rinse the moong dal and jeera rice until the water runs clear. Drain well. For the Dahi Vada variation, whip the curd with a whisk or spoon until it becomes completely smoot...
03
Step
Phase 2: Cooking the Base (Khichdi Method)
Heat 1 tablespoon of cold-pressed mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high flame (tez aanch). Add the moong dal and jeera rice and sauté for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears and th...
04
Step
Phase 2: Cooking the Base (Khichdi Method)
Add the ginger-garlic paste and a pinch of asafoetida (hing). Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add 2 cups of boiling water and stir gently to deglaze the pan base.
05
Step
Phase 2: Cooking the Base (Khichdi Method)
Reduce the flame to low (dheemi aanch). Add the sifted Fortune Aata mixture gradually while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook covered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mix...
06
Step
Phase 3: Forming & Steaming (Dahi Vada Method)
In a bowl, mix the sifted Fortune Aata with 1/2 cup of hot water (not boiling, approx. 80°C) to form a stiff, pliable dough. Knead gently for 2 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it...
07
Step
Phase 3: Forming & Steaming (Dahi Vada Method)
Roll small balls (golf ball size) from the dough and flatten them into thick pucks. Prick the surface with a fork to allow steam to escape during boiling.
08
Step
Phase 3: Forming & Steaming (Dahi Vada Method)
Boil water in a large pot over high flame. Gently slide the vada pucks into the boiling water. Boil for 12–15 minutes until they puff up, float to the surface, and feel tender when pressed with a fork...
Per Serving
Nutrition
Breakdown
1 cup (approximately 200g) prepared dish
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