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Nutritional Values
570kcal
12gProtein
74gCarbs
26gFat
6gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Bedai
How to order / say it
Say it
बेदामी — [Be-dha-ee]
Order
I’d like some bedai, please.
Locally
मुझे कुछ बेदामी चाहिए।
Say locally
A fried, stuffed bread popular as a breakfast delicacy.
Why try it?
Bedai is a breakfast staple in Agra, representing the hearty, spicy flavors locals cherish. It's best enjoyed from a street vendor with the bustling morning crowd.
How it tastes
Crisp and flaky on the outside, with a spicy stuffed center. It's often paired with a tangy, spicy potato curry, offering a blend of textures and robust flavors.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Bedai has been a traditional breakfast dish in Uttar Pradesh for centuries, meant to provide energy for the day's labor, integrating local spicy and flavorful culinary traditions.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g whole wheat flour
- 🫒 100 ml vegetable oil
- 🫘 100 g moong dal
- 🧂 1 tbsp spices
- 200 ml water
Method
- 1 Prepare dough with wheat flour and water.
- 2 Cook spiced moong dal until soft.
- 3 Stuff dough balls with dal mixture.
- 4 Fry until golden and crisp.
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