Indian street food recipes: Dhuska
By Nandini Bhushan
Street food in India is a vibrant and integral part of culinary culture, offering diverse flavours, textures and aromas. The rich journey of Indian street food varies widely from region to region, reflecting the country’s diverse culinary tradition. From east to west and north to south, every corner offers its own unique street food made with locally available ingredients. Cheap and easily available, these street foods are consumed by millions.
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Dhuska
Dhuska is a traditional deep-fried snack from Jharkhand made with rice and lentils. It is often served with aloo curry or chutney.
Ingredients
(Makes about 8 to 10 medium-sized Dhuska)
Basmati rice: 1 cup
Chana dal: 1 cup
Turmeric powder: ½ tsp
Salt to taste
Mustard oil for frying
Step 1
Thoroughly wash the rice and dal. Soak them in rough water for six to eight hours or overnight.
Step 2
Drain the excess water and grind the soaked rice and dal into a smooth paste. The batter should have a pouring consistency.
Step 3
Add salt and turmeric powder and give it a good mix.
Step 4
Put oil in a kadai. Let the oil reach the smoking point.
Step 5
Pour the ladle slowly into the centre of the oil. Fry it turning on both sides till it turns crispy and golden brown.
Step 6
Take it out on an absorbent paper. Serve it hot with any spicy gravy dish of your choice.
