Name: ~Bhakarwadi Recipe~ For Gudi Padwa – Crispy Festive Snack At Home
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup All-purpose flour (For Dough); ¾ cup Gram flour (besan); 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder; 1 teaspoon Coriander powder; 1 tablespoon Oil (+ extra for deep frying); to taste Salt; as needed Water; 1 cup Desiccated coconut (For Stuffing); ¼ cup Sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced); 1 teaspoon Coriander powder; 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder; 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin powder; 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds; 1 Green chilli (minced); ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida; 1 teaspoon Sugar; to taste Salt

Question 1

1. What is Bhakarwadi made of?

Accepted Answer

Bhakarwadi is made with a dough of all-purpose flour and gram flour, filled with a spicy mixture of coconut, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and aromatic Indian spices.

Question 2

2. Is Bhakarwadi a Gujarati or Marathi dish?

Accepted Answer

Bhakarwadi is popular in both Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is believed to have Gujarati origins, but became widely loved and famous as a classic Maharashtrian snack.

Question 3

3. Why did my Bhakarwadi open while frying?

Accepted Answer

This usually happens if the roll is not sealed tightly. Make sure to roll firmly and press the edges well so the filling stays intact.

Question 4

4. Is Bhakarwadi sweet or salty?

Accepted Answer

Bhakarwadi has a unique taste that is both sweet and salty, along with spicy and tangy flavours, creating a perfect balance that makes it a popular and enjoyable snack.