Besan Ki Sabji (Gram Flour Vegetable)

Name: Besan Ki Sabji (Gram Flour Vegetable)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 0.5 cup gram flour (besan); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp red chilli powder; 0.5 tsp carom seeds; 0.25 tsp turmeric powder; 1.5 cup water; 2 sprigs chopped green chillies; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp oil; 2 onions onions; 2 sprigs green chillies; 1 in ginger; 5 clove garlic; 1 cup curd; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp fennel powder; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 pinch asafoetida (hing); 1 tsp kasuri methi; 0.25 tsp garam masala; 0.25 tsp kasuri methi; salt to taste; chopped coriander leaves

This is a delicious and easy-to-make Indian dish that uses gram flour (besan) to create a flavorful and hearty vegetable curry. The recipe combines spiced gram flour cubes with a rich and aromatic yogurt-based gravy. Perfect for a comforting meal, this dish is a staple in many Indian households. You can watch the detailed recipe on my YouTube channel, Tripti Home Kitchen. The link is in my bio!

chopped green chillies

Kashmiri red chilli powder

crushed coriander seeds

chopped coriander leaves

Calories

145.0kcal (7.25%)

Protein

5.1g (10.26%)

Step 1

Mix gram flour, salt, red chili powder, carom seeds, turmeric powder, green chilies, grated ginger, and water to make a thin batter.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan and pour the batter into it. Cook until the batter thickens and forms a paste.

Step 3

Let the mixture cool and then cut it into cubes.

Step 1

Grind onions, ginger, green chilies, and garlic into a paste using a mixer jar.

Step 2

Mix the ground paste with curd, salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, cumin powder, crushed coriander seeds, garam masala, and fennel powder. Whisk well.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and kasuri methi. Sauté for a few seconds.

Step 4

Add the ground onion paste to the pan and cook until it turns golden brown.

Step 5

Pour the spiced yogurt mixture into the pan, cover, and cook on low flame for 5-6 minutes.

Step 6

Add water, garam masala, kasuri methi, and salt to the gravy. Mix well.

Step 7

Add the prepared gram flour cubes to the gravy and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Calories

145.0kcal (7.25%)

Protein

5.1g (10.26%)

Ensure the batter for gram flour cubes is smooth and lump-free for better texture.

Cook the onion paste thoroughly until golden brown to enhance the flavor of the gravy.

Use fresh curd for the gravy to avoid any sour taste.

Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.

Serve the dish with roti, paratha, or rice for a complete meal.

Can I use store-bought gram flour cubes?

Yes, you can use store-bought gram flour cubes, but homemade ones taste fresher and are more flavorful.

Can I skip the yogurt in the gravy?

Yogurt adds a creamy texture and tangy flavor to the gravy. If you want to skip it, you can use coconut milk or cashew paste as a substitute.

How do I store leftover gram flour cubes?

Store leftover gram flour cubes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them before adding to the gravy.

Can I make this dish vegan?

Yes, you can make this dish vegan by replacing yogurt with a plant-based alternative like coconut yogurt or cashew cream.

What can I serve with this dish?

This dish pairs well with roti, paratha, or steamed rice.

chopped green chillies

Kashmiri red chilli powder

crushed coriander seeds

chopped coriander leaves

Calories

145.0kcal (7.25%)

Protein

5.1g (10.26%)

Step 1

Mix gram flour, salt, red chili powder, carom seeds, turmeric powder, green chilies, grated ginger, and water to make a thin batter.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan and pour the batter into it. Cook until the batter thickens and forms a paste.

Step 3

Let the mixture cool and then cut it into cubes.

Step 1

Grind onions, ginger, green chilies, and garlic into a paste using a mixer jar.

Step 2

Mix the ground paste with curd, salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, cumin powder, crushed coriander seeds, garam masala, and fennel powder. Whisk well.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and kasuri methi. Sauté for a few seconds.

Step 4

Add the ground onion paste to the pan and cook until it turns golden brown.

Step 5

Pour the spiced yogurt mixture into the pan, cover, and cook on low flame for 5-6 minutes.

Step 6

Add water, garam masala, kasuri methi, and salt to the gravy. Mix well.

Step 7

Add the prepared gram flour cubes to the gravy and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Calories

145.0kcal (7.25%)

Protein

5.1g (10.26%)

Ensure the batter for gram flour cubes is smooth and lump-free for better texture.

Cook the onion paste thoroughly until golden brown to enhance the flavor of the gravy.

Use fresh curd for the gravy to avoid any sour taste.

Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.

Serve the dish with roti, paratha, or rice for a complete meal.

Can I use store-bought gram flour cubes?

Yes, you can use store-bought gram flour cubes, but homemade ones taste fresher and are more flavorful.

Can I skip the yogurt in the gravy?

Yogurt adds a creamy texture and tangy flavor to the gravy. If you want to skip it, you can use coconut milk or cashew paste as a substitute.

How do I store leftover gram flour cubes?

Store leftover gram flour cubes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them before adding to the gravy.

Can I make this dish vegan?

Yes, you can make this dish vegan by replacing yogurt with a plant-based alternative like coconut yogurt or cashew cream.

What can I serve with this dish?

This dish pairs well with roti, paratha, or steamed rice.

Besan Ki Sabji (Gram Flour Vegetable)

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

145.0kcal (7.25%)

Protein

5.1g (10.26%)

Carbs

11.3g (4.09%)

Sugars

2.0g (4%)

Healthy Fat

6.4g

Unhealthy Fat

1.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Besan Ki Sabji (Gram Flour Vegetable)

Prepare Gram Flour Cubes

Prepare Gravy

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

145.0kcal (7.25%)

Protein

5.1g (10.26%)

Carbs

11.3g (4.09%)

Sugars

2.0g (4%)

Healthy Fat

6.4g

Unhealthy Fat

1.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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Besan Ki Sabji (Gram Flour Vegetable)

Stuck mid-recipe?

Ingredients

For Gram Flour Cubes

For Gravy

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

145.0kcal (7.25%)

Protein

5.1g (10.26%)

Carbs

11.3g (4.09%)

Sugars

2.0g (4%)

Healthy Fat

6.4g

Unhealthy Fat

1.5g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Besan Ki Sabji (Gram Flour Vegetable)

Prepare Gram Flour Cubes

Prepare Gravy

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

145.0kcal (7.25%)

Protein

5.1g (10.26%)

Carbs

11.3g (4.09%)

Sugars

2.0g (4%)

Healthy Fat

6.4g

Unhealthy Fat