When I had seen Bhadang for the first time, I wasn’t really sure whether I’d ever dare to try this dish.
Its peculiar fiery red color makes you think it’s the spiciest dish in the world.
But that’s not true at all!
I did try it out later on, and I have to say the first bite completely changed my perception of this dish.
Even though it looks like a very very spicy snack, it’s not! It does give you a hint of spiciness, but the pungency is not as high as any typical Kolkhapuri dish.
And if you are making Bhadang at home, you can easily modify the recipe as per your taste.
On the other hand, you can also add chopped Green Chilies or homemade Red Chili Powder if you like spicy food.
In the following Bhadang recipe, I have used Kashmiri Red Chili Powder. It’s an amazing alternative to traditional homemade masalas.
With this Chili Powder, you can get the desired color and limited spiciness to your recipe.
Things You Need To Make Bhadang
Bhadang is not an exotic dish that requires many different ingredients. You just need a few ingredients to prepare it at home.
Here’s the list of main ingredients:
- Murmuras (Puffed Rice)
- Peanuts
- Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
- Curry Leaves
- Ginger and Garlic
Talking about other ingredients, you can add the roasted dry Coconut p
Some people also like to add Teekha Sev (Spicy Fried Noodles) to get the extra crunch to this recipe.
Now, let’s take a look at the following recipe.
Bhadang Recipe
Ingredients
- 100 gm Bhadang Murmura/Kurmura (Puffed Rice)
- 50 gm Raw Peanuts (Singdana)
- 15-20 Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Ginger (Adrak) finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Garlic (Lehsun) finely chopped
- 2 tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai Dana)
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar
- 3-4 tbsp Oil or as needed
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- Spread Murmuras in a big plate and keep aside.
- Heat a pan on medium flame. Once it turns hot enough, pour some Oil in it.
- Add the Raw Peanuts and fry them till they turn golden brown. When you’re done, add them on top of the Murmuras.
- Again in the same Pan, add the Mustard seeds and wait till they crackle.
- As soon as you hear the crackling sound, add the Asafoetida and Cumin Seeds.
- Add the Ginger and Garlic, and fry them till they turn slightly brown.
- Add Curry Leaves to the Pan. Lower the flame and fry them nice and crisp.
- Pour this Tadka mixture on the Murmuras.
- Add the Kashmiri Red Chili Powder, Powdered Sugar, and Salt to the Murmuras. (*Refer to the Notes section.)
- Mix everything nicely.
- Serve it immediately or store it in an air-tight container.
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Notes
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Tips To Make Kolhapuri Bhadang At Home
- Always use Bhadang special Murmuras to make this recipe. It won’t get the same texture and taste if you use the Murmuras we use for Bhel Puri.
- If the Murmuras seem little soft, dry roast them on a low-medium flame for a few minutes. It will help them make crispy and crunchy again.
- Do not add Red Chili Powder while preparing the Tadka (tempering). Just sprinkle it on top of Murmuras and then add the Tadka to it. If you add Red Chili Powder to the Tadka, it might turn black due to high heat. And you won’t get the quintessential Orange-Red color to the dish.
- You can also squeeze some fresh lemon juice to enhance the overall taste of your dish.
- Bhadang can be stored for days and weeks. So, make sure you use a good air-tight container.
Bhadang sounds like a really easy dish to make! I love the flavors in this recipe, so I would clearly love the combination, too. I need to make a batch of this one ASAP for sure! Great recipe, Harshad!
Hey David, I’m glad you liked this traditional Maharashtrian recipe. It’s a perfect snack for the evenings.
This looks like a delicious dish full of amazing flavors!
Yes, indeed!
Bhadang is an amazingly flavorful dish, and it tastes really good with our traditional Masala chai.
Do try it out, Kathy. I’m sure you’ll love this dish. 🙂