{"id":268,"date":"2026-09-10T07:24:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T07:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meenrazcooking.com\/en\/?post_type=recipe&p=268"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:00:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:00:56","slug":"up-style-fara-recipe","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/meenrazcooking.com\/en\/recipe\/up-style-fara-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"UP Style Fara Recipe | Traditional Rice Flour & Lentil Fara"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Make UP Style Fara Recipe<\/h2>\n

This UP Style Fara Recipe<\/strong> is a traditional dish made with rice flour and a flavorful lentil filling. The Fara is first steamed. You can enjoy it at this stage or fry it in ghee for extra flavor.<\/p>\n

Start with about 200 g of urad dal. Add approximately 150 g of chana dal.<\/p>\n

Mix both lentils well. Add enough water and soak them for 7\u20138 hours.<\/p>\n

The lentils will become soft after soaking. Wash them three or four times with clean water.<\/p>\n

Pulses and legumes can contribute protein and micronutrients to the diet. For more information, you can read the official ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Prepare the Lentil Filling<\/h3>\n

Add the soaked lentils to a mixer grinder. Grind them in small batches.<\/p>\n

Do not add water while grinding. The lentil mixture needs to remain thick.<\/p>\n

Next, take 10\u201312 garlic cloves. Add 5\u20136 green chilies and some fresh coriander.<\/p>\n

Grind these ingredients into a fine paste. Add the paste to the ground lentils.<\/p>\n

Season with salt. Add \u00bd teaspoon of asafoetida. Finally, add some finely chopped coriander.<\/p>\n

Mix everything thoroughly. Your spicy lentil filling is ready.<\/p>\n

Prepare the Rice Flour Dough<\/h3>\n

Take 500 g of rice flour. Sift it well before preparing the dough.<\/p>\n

Gradually add water. Knead it into a very soft dough.<\/p>\n

Grease your hands with a little oil. Divide the dough into small portions.<\/p>\n

Flatten each portion into a small disc. Place some lentil filling in the center.<\/p>\n

Fold the disc over the filling. Press the edges firmly to seal it.<\/p>\n

Prepare all the Fara in the same way.<\/p>\n

Steam the Fara<\/h3>\n

Add about two glasses of water to a large pot. Bring the water to a boil.<\/p>\n

Place a perforated steaming plate over it. Grease the plate with a little oil.<\/p>\n

Arrange the Fara on the plate. Leave some space between each piece.<\/p>\n

Cover and steam for 5\u20137 minutes.<\/p>\n

Cut one piece and check the filling. If it still looks undercooked, steam for another 2\u20133 minutes.<\/p>\n

For more homemade vegetarian dishes, explore our vegetarian recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Make Roasted Tomato Chutney<\/h3>\n

Roast two tomatoes until properly cooked. Remove their skins.<\/p>\n

Add 2\u20133 green chilies. Then add two garlic cloves and some fresh coriander.<\/p>\n

Season with salt. Grind everything into a fine chutney.<\/p>\n

The quick roasted tomato chutney is now ready.<\/p>\n

Fry the Steamed Fara<\/h3>\n

You can eat the Fara directly after steaming. However, frying adds another layer of flavor.<\/p>\n

Heat two tablespoons of ghee in a pan.<\/p>\n

Add approximately \u00bc teaspoon cumin seeds. Add two chopped green chilies and a little salt.<\/p>\n

Now add the steamed Fara. Toss them gently with a spatula.<\/p>\n

Fry for about 3\u20134 minutes. Serve the hot Fara with freshly prepared tomato chutney.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Make traditional UP Style Fara with soft rice flour dough and spicy urad-chana dal filling. Steam them first and optionally fry in ghee before serving with roasted tomato chutney.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","recipes":[16,168,35],"cuisine":[76,85],"meal_type":[93,96,101],"class_list":["post-268","recipe","type-recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","recipes-breakfast-recipes","recipes-desi-recipes","recipes-snacks","cuisine-indian-cuisine","cuisine-uttar-pradesh-cuisine","meal_type-breakfast-recipes","meal_type-evening-snacks-recipes","meal_type-snack-recipes"],"acf":{"recipe_hero_image":269,"recipe_badge":"Traditional UP Recipe","prep_time":"30 minutes","cook_time":"30 minutes","total_time":"60 minutes","servings":"6","calories":"330 kcal","recipe_keywords":"UP style fara, traditional fara, rice flour fara, lentil stuffed fara, dal fara, steamed fara, chana dal fara, rice flour dumplings, stuffed rice dumplings, healthy steamed snack, homemade fara, authentic fara","recipe_rating":5,"recipe_rating_count":5,"youtube_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tHV_sZ6BuPE","ingredients":[{"ingredient":"Urad Dal","quantity":"200 g"},{"ingredient":"Chana Dal","quantity":"150 g"},{"ingredient":"Rice Flour","quantity":"500 g"},{"ingredient":"Garlic","quantity":"10\u201312 cloves"},{"ingredient":"Green Chilies","quantity":"5-6"},{"ingredient":"Fresh Coriander","quantity":"As required"},{"ingredient":"Asafoetida","quantity":"\u00bd tsp"},{"ingredient":"Salt","quantity":"To taste"},{"ingredient":"Oil","quantity":"For greasing"},{"ingredient":"Ghee","quantity":"2 tbsp"},{"ingredient":"Cumin seeds","quantity":"\u00bc tsp"},{"ingredient":"Tomatoes","quantity":"2"},{"ingredient":"Water","quantity":"As required"}],"steps":[{"step_title":"Soak Lentils","instruction":"Mix urad and chana dal. Soak for 7\u20138 hours."},{"step_title":"Wash","instruction":"Wash the soaked lentils three or four times."},{"step_title":"Grind","instruction":"Grind the lentils without adding water."},{"step_title":"Make Spice Paste","instruction":"Grind garlic, green chilies and coriander."},{"step_title":"Prepare Dough","instruction":"Sift the rice flour. Add water gradually and make a soft dough."},{"step_title":"Prepare Filling","instruction":"Mix the spice paste, salt, asafoetida and coriander into the ground lentils."},{"step_title":"Shape","instruction":"Make small dough portions and flatten them."},{"step_title":"Fill","instruction":"Add lentil filling. Fold and seal the edges."},{"step_title":"Prepare Steamer","instruction":"Boil water and grease the perforated steaming plate."},{"step_title":"Steam","instruction":"Steam the Fara for 5\u20137 minutes."},{"step_title":"Check","instruction":"Cut one piece. Steam another 2\u20133 minutes if required."},{"step_title":"Make Chutney","instruction":"Grind roasted tomatoes with chilies, garlic, coriander and salt."},{"step_title":"Prepare Tempering","instruction":"Heat ghee. Add cumin, chilies and salt."},{"step_title":"Fry","instruction":"Add the steamed Fara and fry gently for 3\u20134 minutes."},{"step_title":"Serve","instruction":"Serve hot with roasted tomato chutney."}],"chef_tips":[{"tip":"Keep the lentil filling thick. Do not add water while grinding the dal. Make a soft rice flour dough. Seal the edges properly. Grease the steaming plate before adding Fara. Leave space between the pieces. Check the filling before removing them from the steamer."}],"recipe_faq_heading":"Frequently Asked Questions About Fara","recipe_ending_content":"

Enjoy Traditional UP-Style Fara<\/h2>\r\n

You can enjoy Fara directly after steaming. This version is soft and simple.<\/p>\r\n

For extra flavor, fry the steamed pieces in ghee. Cumin and green chilies give them a delicious finish.<\/p>\r\n

Serve them with freshly prepared roasted tomato chutney. Reduce the green chilies if you prefer a milder taste.<\/p>","recipe_faqs":[{"question":"What is Fara made from?","answer":"This version uses rice flour with an urad and chana dal filling."},{"question":"How long should I soak the lentils?","answer":"Soak them for approximately 7\u20138 hours."},{"question":"Should I add water while grinding the dal?","answer":"No. Keep the lentil paste thick."},{"question":"How long should Fara be steamed?","answer":"Start with 5\u20137 minutes. Check one piece and steam for another 2\u20133 minutes if needed."},{"question":"Do I have to fry Fara?","answer":"No. You can eat it after steaming. 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