A modern take on the classic Zunaka Bhakri makes for a healthy, scrumptious, quick and easy weeknight meal.

Zunaka bhakri is the absolute robust, down to earth, tasty food of Maharashtra, India. The protein rich, gluten free Zunaka is made with greens and besan (chick pea flour).Bhakri is a flat tortilla like bread made typically of freshly ground jowar flour, which is not available here.
Sprouted grain pitas reminded me of the wholesome bhakri. So I decided to try them with the 7 minute Broccoli Zunaka! The healthy broccoli that is so tender crisp in this recipe, makes it moreish. Zunaka in Sprouted Grain Pocket is a healthy, scrumptious and wholesome meal that reminded me of enjoying warm and toasty bhakri with zunaka and its accompaniments. I served it with spicy garlic chutney, crunchy fresh onions and radishes and dahi kanda, all yummy compliments to the zunaka bhakri.
Dahi kanda is sliced onion combined with yogurt, a touch of salt, sugar (if the yogurt is sour) and cilantro. Get the recipe for Indfused’s protein rich, healthy, 7 minute Broccoli Zunaka here.
Toast the pitas, cut in half and stuff with the Broccoli Zunaka, add let everyone add their own accompaniments!
And enjoy this quick and easy, healthy, protein rich, wholesome meal any day of the week!
Wishing you all a happy weekend. This week, Fiesta Friday is co-hosted by Monika @ Everyday Healthy Recipes and Sandhya @ Indfused ….that’s me! Join us at the party !
<3
Sandhya
So Sweet Dish And Come Remembrance Of My Sweet Mummy .
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Thanks so much Sanjay. Mummy’s recipes are the best!
I liked your tribute to your Mummy. Very touching and sweet.
Something new to me. Looking forward to try
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Translate Hindi
कह नहीं रहा हूँ मैं
बाता ही रहा हूँ
कह नहीं रहा हूँ मैं
बाता ही रहा हूँ
कुछ भी हो सकता है
और
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सिर्फ मैं ही नहीँ बाता रहा हूँ
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और
परिणाम भी होता ही है
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सिर्फ मैं ही नहीँ बाता रहा हूँ
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Translate Hindi
पहली किरण है यह
और पहलकर ही
हंगामा कर ही लिया
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किरणें छा गया
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फिर एक बार में ही
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आज मैं छाती पीटकर
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हंगामा कर ही लिया
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Translate Hindi
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किया कसूर क्या मैं
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सारे हो गया है गुजर
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सो जाऊंगा शायद
रात जो निकट दिख ही रहा
क्या किया मैं आखिर
यह मुसीबत
गले से उतर ही न रहा
किया कसूर क्या मैं
पता नहीं लग रहा
किया कसूर क्या मैं
पता नहीं लग रहा
Thanks Surbhi. Hope you like it as much as we do!
You had me at Zhunka Bhakri. What an amazing post dear and the best part is you have layed down all the accompaniments that are perfect for this dish.
I love those accompaniments- needed the thecha and forgot the scallions (paticha kanda ) I had 🙁
Thanks so much Vidya!
Yes Sandhya, you had me at zhunka bhakri. I want it now. Let me try it. 🙂
Sure! let me know how you like it!
Interesting recipe ! Fantastic presentation, as usual !!
Thanks so much Megala!
Would love to try this……….thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Priyabrataa!
the colors of the dish looks so beautiful….. and it looks very healthy…….
Thanks so much Sudhir. This is the favorite hearty food of the farmers and is popular in cities and villages alike.
Thanks a lot Sanghya…….
This looks so easy and delicious ,Sandhya !
Thanks so much Swapna! It is such a tasty and wholesome meal.
I love to learn about new dishes and this one looks so gorgeous! Glad to be co-hosting FF with you this week:) As far as leaving comments, is it ok with you if I comment on even numbers?
Thanks Monica! I am happy to be co-hosting FF with you too. Sure, I will comment on the odd numbers so we have all covered. If we see a friend on either odd or even, lets feel free to comment on those as well. Hope that is okay with you.
Sounds great, enjoy your weekend:)
Monica, I loved the Pumpkin Ricotta cake you posted but for some reason my comment does does seem to go through on your blog. Wish I was more technically savvy 🙂
All is good at my end, got your comment, thanks!
This looks so good! Thank you for co-hosting this week’s Fiesta Friday! I hope you are having a good time! 🙂
Thanks so much Jhuls! Yes I am having fun at FF!
So fresh, colorful and oh so healthy Sandhya. Would love to dunk those pockets in a nice spicy chutney and down it with a nice cup of chai. 🙂 Have you challenged Rachel Ray yet? Indfused’s recipes can be done in 15 minutes, she boasts that hers are done in 30 minutes. :)) Yay Sandhya, yours are quicker and more flavorful!
Thanks so much Loretta! With you in my corner, I feel I can challenge anyone 🙂 You will have to be the judge for that competition too! Thanks my dear friend. We really enjoyed these pockets. I had the spicy chutney too!
Wow, this looks incredibly good – thank you for sharing this. I love to be introduced to different foods and you’ve made it look and sound so mouth watering!
Mollie
Thanks so much Mollie.
Something new to me. Zunaka Bhakri… sounds like a pretty name, and it’s a pretty dish! Thanks for cohosting, Sandhya! XOXO
Thanks Angie! It s a wholesome, down to earth, meal for farmers and city folk alike in Maharashtra, India. I found a shortcut to making the bhakri bread 🙂
wow nice
Thanks so much Astha!
This is something outstanding
Thanks so much Payal!
looking so tasty food.
Thanks so much!
Very nutritious and such a fabulous meal to prepare easily and quickly, thats a brilliant idea to stuff in breads. Completely wholesome.
Very innovative fusion dish! I love Zunaka and to present them this way is just so fabulous!
Thanks Nandita!
What a lovely twist you gave to the original junkha by adding broccoli just loving it and the fusion of serving it in a pita pocket just awsome.
Something new to me. Thanks for this awesome recipe. This sounds nutritious and yummy.
Thanks Sujata!
New and Interesting recipe ! Fantastic share and beautiful clicks too.
Thanks so much dear Jolly!
I love zunka ans bhakri a lot. This is a nice fusion for a change.
Thanks Shobha!
Great way to modernise and consume our traditional recipes, such a healthy and delicious twist.
Thanks Jagruti!
What an amazing twist, Sandhya. Love that you served it in these nutritious sprouted grain pockets! Looks absolutely yum!
Thanks Freda!
What a different and interesting twist to the traditional zunaka recipe. Plus this gets ready quickly
Thanks Drashti!
How wonderful is it to twist a traditional recipe to modern in minutes… looks absolutely delicious
Thanks Lathiya!
Lovely fusion of flavours! The best part is that absence of a few ingredients didn’t stop you from enjoying your favourite meal, rather encouraged you to be more creative. Brilliant!
Thanks Maria!
Zunka Bhakkar is one of my favourite post trek meals. In fact, it is the carrot that gets me to the top quickly. 🙂 I like your fusion version which is so close to the authentic one.
Thanks Aruna! I had climbed Sinhagad for the Zunka bhakri and kanda bhajji too 🙂
Looks so good with all the goodness inside. Protein packed and healthy food is always best 🙂
Thanks Uma!
Zunaka is new to me but the preparation looks delicious. I prepare something similar but with less flour. I’m bookmarking this recipe to try it out with pita bread.
Thanks Mayuri!
I have never had the pleasure of enjoying this dish..your version sounds and looks absolutely delicious! Wonderful share 🙂
Thanks so much!
Love the twist that you have made to the tradional one. Totally looks delicious sandhya !!!
Thanks so much Sasmita!
Look at the colors. Looks so amazing ❤
Thanks Avin!
I have started feeling hungry now.. this zunuka bakhri (a totally new dish to me) seems to be a comfort food. Must try it.
Yes it is wholesome comfort food. thanks so much. Do try it.
I always love your fusion recipe of Indian and world cuisine. Love this protein-packed dish and your innovative way of serving it.
Thanks so much Sapana. Sorry for my late reply. I was away on vacation and just got back.
Great protien and so healthy!
Thanks Rita!