Summer is round the corner and this menu poped up in my mind. This is one of the special menu for me. Dharwadi bhakri, kala masla vangi bhaji, kairichi chatni. My neighbour auntie introduced this lip smacking crunchy flatbread to me. This flatbread is called Dharwadi bhakri, means crunchi millet flatbread which belongs to Bidar. Maharashtra and Karnataka border is called Bidar.
Millet flatbreads are popular accross India. But this dharwadi bhakri is little different as it can be stored for months. Usually me & my daughter like this with special peanut chutney made in mortar and pestle with perticular type of peanuts called Solapuri peanut.
Vangyachi bhaji is brinjal curry made with special spices paste which is dark in colour that's why it is called kala masala. Kala means black. Dry coconut, dried red chilli, garlic, onion, poopy seeds, sesame seeds are roasted on a flame, then kanda lasun masala with roasted spices ground togather on a stone mortar and pestle. Stuffed brinjal with ready masala droped in to Spoon full of oil. When brinjal are allmost cooked just in oil, leftover paste is been poured and let that curry cook togather on very low flame for 5 minutes. That's it drooling curry is ready to dig in. Kairichi chatni is nothing but a simple and easiest way to enhance your plate. Kairi is raw Mango. Grated raw Mango, finely chopped onion, red chilli powder, salt & hot tarka, that's it! Smash raw onion with a fist and enjoy this amazing earthy menu. This connects me with my home no matter where ever I am.
Benifits of today's plate.
Millet flatbreads are gluten free and high in fibre. Millets also contains zinc and magnesium. Best time to eat millets is breakfast. Its more healthy than all purpose flour. Great for Diabetic patient, pregnant women. & if you are looking to loose weight then you must switch to millets. Raw mango or pickle gives us a necessary boost of vitamin B12. Raw mango improves digestion. Its also very beneficial for kids who are about to hit Puberty milestone. Brinjal are great source of Iron. But if you prone to acidity then brinjal is good to avoid. You can enjoy same masala curry with drumsticks too.
My plate is also showing off a bowl of Khapli wheat kheer. You can read the benifits of Khapli wheat hear.
Crunchy millet bhakri can be found online. But unfortunately it is not a restaurant dish. You may find brinjal curry on the menu at some restaurants but only in Maharashtra India. Making bhakri is little tricky and requires lot of practice. So if you find someone who can make millet flatbreads then you must request to make it for you. Or if you are visiting Maharashtra then find some olace who serve this amazing curry and flatbread. Dare to try this only if you have Indian level spic tolerance as it is real flaming hot.
Let us know if you like this dish or have you ever tried this before? We would love to read about your experience!
Happy eating foodies 😊😊😊
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