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.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal
- 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
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
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 632mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg