Khichu Recipe
A renowned Gujarati snack or accompaniment, Khichu, also referred to as Papdi no Lot and khichiya papdi lot, is effortlessly prepared. Garnished with a touch of oil and fenugreek masala, it stands out as a naturally gluten-free and vegan delight.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon green chili, very finely chopped spicy variety
- 2 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Peanut oil Plus for greasing the plate and serving
Instructions
preparation
- Take 2 cups of water in a food steamer. Cover it and let the water come to a boil.
- Grease the plate (a steamer plate in which you will steam the khichu) with oil. Set aside.
Make khichu
- Take water in a heavy bottom pot. Let it come to a boil.
- Add cumin seeds, cilantro, green chilies, salt, and baking soda. Mix and let it boil for 5 minutes on a high flame.
- Lower the flame, and slowly add rice flour. Add a little flour at a time and keep stirring while adding to avoid the lumps. I recommend using a wooden spoon or wooden belan (Rolling pin) for mixing.
- Stir continuously until the rice flour absorbs all the water.
- Break the lumps and form a soft and fluffy mixture. Switch off the flame.
- Take this dough into the greased plate and spread it evenly. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil on top.
Steam the khichu
- Open the steamer lid and place the khichu plate. Cover it and steam it for 15 minutes on medium to high flame.
- Once 15 minutes is over, switch off the flame.
- Carefully open the lid and serve the Khichu hot with groundnut oil and masala. Enjoy!!
How to cook khichu in an Instant Pot
- Take the Instant pot, Add 2 cups of water and place a small trivet. Place the khichu on a greased plate or bowl and set it on the trivet. Cover with the lid and steam cook (without pressure) for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 632mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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