ONION BESAN

Ingredients
1 cup Besan
3 cups Water
1/2 cup Yogurt
1 large crushed tomato
1/2 tbsp. onion paste
3 crushed cloves garlic
3 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp.
Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. garam masala
1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
Salt & Chili powder according to taste
Serve with parathas.
Method
1.Mix besan (gramflour),yogurt and 1 cup water and beat.
2.In a pan take 2 tbsp. oil n pour the mixture. Cook on slow fire for10 mints, stirring continuously.
3.Besan will start sticking to the bottom of the pot and a big soft lump will form. Remove from stove.
4.In an oiled tray, spread besan (gramflour) evenly, into a thick layer. Leave it to set for 10 minutes.
5.Now cut besan (gramflour) into 1 inch diamonds. Besan should come out soft like paneer.
6.In a pressure cooker heat oil and golden brown onion and garlic.
7.Add crushed tomatoes, turmeric, cumin powder garam masala.
8.Cook on high for 2 minutes or until smooth.
9.Add 2 cups of water and besan (gramflour) pieces.
10.Close cooker and give it a whistle in a pressure cooker.
11.Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.
This vegetable dish is usualy eaten in old malwa region now in Madhya Pradesh in the evening eaten with parathas.
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