Step 1

Soak chana dal/split chickpeas for 3-4 hours.

Step 2

Drain the water and grind it to a smooth paste.

Step 3

Add little water while grinding if required.

Step 4

Transfer this paste to a mixing bowl.

Step 5

It should resemble a thick lumpy paste.

Step 6

Then add finely chopped green chillies.

Step 7

Next, add sweet pea leaves and cilantro.

Step 8

Add chopped onions, ginger and garlic.

Step 9

Followed by baking soda, turmeric powder, chilly powder, ajwain/carom seeds, and salt.

Step 10

Then add oil and water, mix and prepare a thick batter.

Step 11

Grease your steamer plate with some cooking spray if you want. I used an Idli cooker for this recipe.

Step 12

Pour a spoonful of the batter into each mold and steam these cakes for 20-30 minutes on medium flame.

Step 13

Once done, open the steamer and de-mold the bafauri carefully.

Step 14

Serve it with some spicy green chutney or ketchup along with your evening tea/coffee.