Biya Dhokri (Spicy whole Wheat pasta with Italian green beans and Edamame)

Biya Dhokri is an Indian version of Pasta. The soft and smooth texture of this dish is very tantalizing to the taste buds. This dish is not only tasty, but is quite healthy as well. Its made from Whole Wheat, Edamame beans and Italian green beans. Edamame is rich in antioxidants, phytochemicals, Vitamins C, B, and E, protein, Isoflavones, fiber and it has anti-inflammatory properties. Whole wheat flour is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Fiber, and minerals. Italian green beans are rich in Iron, Thiamine, Protein, Fiber and Vitamins A and C. This dish originates from the Western part of India known as Gujarat. Gujarat is a very vibrantly colorful state, and its energy is reflected in its varied and delicious cuisine.


Ingredients:

1 cup Wheat flour

1 teaspoon red pepper powder

1 teaspoon turmuric

1 teaspoon dhanajeeru (Optional)

1 tablespoon oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup water, add more if needed.

Directions:
1. Take all the ingredients and mix them with water to form a dough that is dense and not too loose. Add small quantities of water so you can make sure you don't add too much.

2. Divide the dough equally in small balls.

3. Roll out the balls into a round circle like a Tortilla and make horizontal and vertical cuts into it to make diamond like or square pieces.

Ingredients for sauteeing:

2 teaspoon Ajmo

1 Jalopeno or red chilli pepper

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 teaspoon grated garlic

1 lb. Italian green beans

1 lb. Edmame beans

2 tablespoon oil

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in your cauldron (ha ha) for about a minute.

2. Place the Ajmo and hear the seeds crackle.

3. Then place Ginger, Garlic, and red chilli into the oil.

4. Add, Italian green beans and Edmame beans as well and heat for 5 minutes.

5. Add 4 cups of water to the cauldron.

6. Add 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and 1 teaspoon dhanajeeru (optional).

7. After the water starts boiling, add the Squares of rolled out wheat dough to the water.

8. After the square/diamond pieces start swimming at the top of the cauldron, your Dhokri is done. It should take about 15-20 minutes. Stir occassionally.

9. Garnish with Cilantro and add lime juice from one lime after it is cooked.

10. Stir well and serve hot! :)