Besan Khandvi

From: Aadhar Restaurant, Ahmedabad (Presented HERE)
Servings: 4
Cook time: 30

Ingredients, khandvis:

  • 1 cup besan (chickpea flour)
  • 3 Tbsp curd (yogurt)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • Hing (asafoetida), a pinch
  • 3 cups water
  • Oil, to grease

Ingredients, tempering:

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 chopped green chilies
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • Coriander leaves, to garnish
  • Red chili powder, to garnish

Procedure, khandvis:

  • In a kadhai or wok mix together besan, curd, salt, turmeric, hing, red chilli powder.
  • Add 3 cups water gradually to make a batter.
  • Now turn on the heat (medium flame) and start stirring the batter continuously.
  • Once the batter reaches a thick consistency, turn off the heat.
  • Grease the back side of the plates with a little oil and spread the thickened batter. (Make sure the batter applied is not too thick or the khandvis won’t roll.)
  • Let them cool for 10 minutes.
  • Cut strips with a knife and roll.

Procedure, tempering:

  • In a small pan add oil, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, chillies and water.
  • Pour over the  khandvi
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and red chill powder.

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