Thalipeeth waffles

 The 'Bhajanee' is another Maharashtrian name for a multigrain flour . Where various grains are slow roasted( Roasting in Marathi means bhajane ) and mixed together and ground to a fine powder. This simple recipe is absolutely lip smacking yet power packed with nutrients. This is a quick snack and can be prepared instantly as most Maharashtrian homes usually stock up on the bhajanee flour. It is traditionally made as a flat bread on a girdle or a pan. Here I have creatively twisted it to make waffles using the savory dough. These savory waffles can be served Hot with a blob of white butter some spicy chutney and/or pickles.

INGREDIENTS :

Bhajanee flour(Thalipeeth Bhajanee)– 1 bowl

finely chopped onion half  bowl 

Coriander – finely chopped, half a bowl

Red chilli powder – half tsp

Water – a little water for the dough

Oil – for shallow frying 

Salt – to taste

preparation time : 10 mins

Cooking time 15 mins

METHOD :

1. Mix all the ingredients together (except the oil of course). (Some of the ready or store-bought Bhajanee flours have added salt and chilly powder in them, so add only if you require to.)

Keep aside for 5 mins .

2. Add water in very small quantities and keep mixing to form a dough. Take care not to add too much of water.

3. Set aside for 2 to 3 mins .

4. Heat a waffle maker.

5. Brush a little oil on both the sides of your waffle maker. Take a portion from the dough and using your palms flatten it on the waffle maker. Leave a little space on the sides as the dough will spread when you shut the waffle maker.

6. Keep checking occasionally and When the waffles turn brown, you can switch off the waffle maker

9. Remove gently from the waffle maker when crisp and brown on both the sides .

10. Serve Hot with fresh curds or a blob of white butter and or some spicy chutney/pickle on the side