Baked Shana Jhiej | Meghalaya Vegan and Gluten Free Starter
A Vegan and Gluten free starter from Meghalaya, India made using Bengal Gram (Chana Dal) and black sessame seeds. This is the baked version.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Bengal gram (Channa dal)
- 4 Green Chilli
- 4 tablespoon Black Sesame seeds
- 2 inch Ginger piece
- Salt
- 2-3 tablespoon Oil for brushing the vada's
Instructions
- Soak channa dal for atleasst 1 hour in room temperature or luke warm water.
- Drain the water.
- Grind the channa dal, green chillies and ginger to a coarse paste. (One can use grated or chopped ginger too, I prefer to blend it).
- Use minimum water while grinding.
- In a wide bowl, add the coarse paste, salt, sesame seeds and mix well.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 180 Deg C.
- Take a tablespoon of batter in your hand and form in the shape of a flat pattice.
- Line it on a parchment paper.
- Bake in the oven for 10 mins, then brush some oil on the top.
- Bake again for 10-15 mins.
- Flip and brush oil on the bottom and let it bake again for 15 mins.
- Baking time may vary, but it generally takes around 45-50 minutes.
- When you feel it is done, for the last 5 mins you can broil the top of the vada's to give it the golden colour.
- Alternatively one can fry them on medium until golden brown.
- Yummy Vegan & Gluten free Vada's are ready.
- Serve them as a side or enjoy as is.
Notes
- 1 Cup = 240 ml
- 1 tablespoon = 15 ml
- Baking time may vary, depending on your oven.