MARCHA NU SHAK

10 chilies ( Not too hot – A variety like Fresno Chilli is good as it is mild to medium howver, if you like heat, then add one or two hotter variety chillis

1/2 cup gram fl

1 tea sp salt

1/2 tea sp turmeric

1/8 tea sp sugar

1 tab sp oil

WAGHAR

1/2 tea sp mustard seeds

1 tab sp oil

You will need a rimmed plate or lid to fit a medium sized pan for this preparation.

Method

Cut the chilies into largish chunks keep on the side.

mix gram flour,salt,turmeric,sugar and oil keep on the side

In a pan put 1 tab sp oil,when it gets hot add 1 /2 tea sp mustard seeds .

When it start to crackle add cut chillies.

Saute for a minute then add the mixed gram flour slurry.

Cover the pan and add little water on the lid (this method of cooking allows the chilli and flour to cook without getting too soggy. As the water on the plate/lids heats up, it generates steam on the inside of the pan. (The shaak cooks in steam).

Keep stirring every few min until the chillies are tender and the flour cooked so that it is not lumpy or sticky. Remove from heat and serve.