
About This Recipe
Make authentic ring-shaped Batuk at home—order maas ko dal (urad), ginger, turmeric and frying oil from Sewapoint’s online grocery.
Ingredients
- 11 cup (≈200 g), soaked 6–8 hrsBlack gram lentils (maas ko dal / urad, whole or split)
Partially de-husk after soaking for lighter texture
- 22 TbspGinger paste
Traditional flavouring; helps fermentation
- 31 tspTurmeric powder
Color and gentle warmth
- 4¾ tsp (to taste)Salt
Seasons the batter
- 51 TbspGarlic paste (optional)
Optional traditional add-in
- 6≈¼–½ cup, as neededWater (for grinding)
Use minimally to keep batter thick
- 7≈2 cups (≈500 ml)Oil or ghee (for deep-frying)
Maintain steady medium heat for even frying
- 82–3 Tbsp, finely choppedOptional greens & herbs
Onion, coriander or rayo ko saag for variation
Ingredients
- 11 cup (≈200 g), soaked 6–8 hrsBlack gram lentils (maas ko dal / urad, whole or split)
Partially de-husk after soaking for lighter texture
- 22 TbspGinger paste
Traditional flavouring; helps fermentation
- 31 tspTurmeric powder
Color and gentle warmth
- 4¾ tsp (to taste)Salt
Seasons the batter
- 51 TbspGarlic paste (optional)
Optional traditional add-in
- 6≈¼–½ cup, as neededWater (for grinding)
Use minimally to keep batter thick
- 7≈2 cups (≈500 ml)Oil or ghee (for deep-frying)
Maintain steady medium heat for even frying
- 82–3 Tbsp, finely choppedOptional greens & herbs
Onion, coriander or rayo ko saag for variation
Instructions
- 1Rinse lentils well; soak 6–8 hours or overnight. Rub between palms and rinse to remove some black skins (not all). Drain thoroughly.
- 2Grind soaked lentils with minimal water to a thick, medium-fine (slightly grainy) paste.
- 3Mix in ginger, turmeric and salt (plus optional garlic or chopped greens). Cover and rest at least 30 minutes—up to overnight—for mild natural fermentation.
- 4Heat oil/ghee in a deep pan to medium (about 160–170 °C). Wet your hand, scoop a small handful of batter, make a ring with a small center hole using fingers, and gently slide into oil.
- 5Fry 3–4 minutes per side until evenly golden and puffed. Regulate heat so batuk cooks through without darkening.
- 6Drain on a rack or paper towels. Serve hot with chukauni or a bowl of warm chhanch.
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