Faraa

Introduction

Faraa is Chhattisgarh’s version of rice dumplings, made from steamed rice flour dough and lightly tempered. A nutritious snack often made during harvest festivals.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice flour
• Salt, hot water (for kneading)
• Mustard seeds, garlic, green chili for tempering

Instructions:

• Knead rice flour with salted hot water into smooth dough.
• Roll into oval dumplings, steam for 10–12 mins.
• Temper with garlic, mustard, and green chili in oil. Toss.

Pro Tips

• Add a pinch of ajwain for extra aroma.
• You can add grated veggies to the dough.

Serving Suggestions
 Enjoy with mint chutney or plain curd.

Fun Fact
 Faraa is often called the “desi gnocchi” by locals when explaining it to outsiders!