Fasting Bhajani Recipe

Sure! Here's a recipe for fasting bhajani, a type of flour mixture used to make fasting-friendly snacks and dishes in Indian cuisine. It's commonly consumed during religious fasts or vrat (vow) days.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup Rajgira (Amaranth) flour

- 1 cup Singhara (Water Chestnut) flour

- 1/2 cup Sama (Barnyard Millet) flour

- 1/2 cup Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls) flour

- 1/4 cup Kuttu (Buckwheat) flour

- 1/4 cup Arrowroot flour

- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts (optional)

- 1 teaspoon rock salt (sendha namak)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the flours together—rajgira flour, singhara flour, sama flour, sabudana flour, kuttu flour, and arrowroot flour.

2. If you're using roasted peanuts, grind them into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or a food processor. Add the powdered peanuts to the flour mixture.

3. Add rock salt (sendha namak) to the bowl and mix well, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly combined.

4. Store the fasting bhajani mixture in an airtight container. It can be used to prepare various fasting dishes like thalipeeth, pakoras, vada, dosa, and more.

Notes:

- You can easily find the required flours in Indian grocery stores or online.

- Fasting bhajani can be stored for several months in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

- When using fasting bhajani to make dishes, you can add other ingredients like grated potatoes, chopped vegetables, spices, and herbs as per your fasting preferences.

Remember, this recipe is specifically for fasting or vrat days, as it avoids certain ingredients like regular flours, onion, garlic, and certain spices typically avoided during religious fasts. Enjoy your fasting bhajani and the delicious dishes you make with it!