Thalipeeth Bhajani Vade

Thalipeeth is a quintessential Maharashtrian delicacy made out of thalipeeth bhajani which is a flour made of various grains and pulses. 

When I am short of time and have to feed more than 3-4 persons, I normally opt for these vades as they can be made in jiffy.

Ingredients: (Serves Approx.2)

• 1 Bowl Thalipeeth Bhajani

• 2 tsp Red Chili Powder 

• 2 tsp Coriander Powder

• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds ( Til) 

• Handful of Coriander Leaves finely chopped (Optional)

• Salt to taste

• A pinch of Sugar (Optional)

• Water for kneading the dough

• Oil for frying

Method:

• In a mixing bowl add thalipeeth bhajani and rest for the ingredients except water and oil.

• Mix all the ingredients well and check for seasoning.

• Now start kneading the dough by adding small amount of water at a time. Knead a stiff dough.

• Drizzle little oil over the dough. Cover and rest the dough for 30 minutes.

• After resting the dough, grease a plastic sheet with oil & pat out round vade into 3" diameter.

• Do not pat the vade very thin, otherwise they will not puff up.

• Deep fry in hot oil till they are golden brown from both sides.

• Transfer the vade's onto an absorbent paper to drain excess oil.

• Thalipeeth Bhajani Vade is ready.

• Serve with curd or pickle of your choice.       

Tip: You may also add finely chopped onion into the bhajani mixture before kneading the dough.
  
Note: I have used store bought Thalipeeth Bhajani.