Bhakarwadi / Bakarwadi

January 4, 2019

Last Updated on February 6, 2019

Bhakarwadi is a traditional Maharashtrian snack made by stuffing a mix of roasted poppy seeds, coconut and a few spices in a lightly seasoned outer covering made with Bengal gram flour. This snack is mostly enjoyed as an evening snack with a cup of tea or coffee. The best part about bhakarwadi is that it can be stored for weeks in air-tight containers.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	15 – 20 Minutes	20 – 25 Minutes

Ingredients

300 g besan
100 g wheat flour
A pinch of asafoetida
2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste

For the Stuffing

2 tbsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tbsp roasted poppy seeds
2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
2 tbsp coconut, grated

Method

Step 1

Sieve besan flour, chilli powder, salt, asafoetida and transfer it to a bowl.

Step 2

Take 2 tbsp oil and knead a stiff dough. Allow it to rest for some time.

Step 3

Now divide the dough into equal parts and keep it aside.

Step 4

Next, roll out the dough into 4 inch diameter small circles.

Step 5

Now arrange the stuffing on the rolled dough and roll it like a cylinder.

Step 6

Repeat the same procedure for other dough parts.

Step 7

Take a steamer and boil water. On a perforated plate, arrange the rolls and allow it to steam for 15 minutes. Remove them from the steamer and allow it to cool.

Step 8

Cut it into 3 cm discs.

Step 9

In a kadhai, heat oil for frying. Deep fry these discs till they turn golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Serve it hot or cool and store in air tight container.