Khandvi

Khandvi

Khandvi

Veg

Delicate, tightly rolled chickpea flour and buttermilk cylinders seasoned with a tempering of mustard seeds, sesame, and curry leaves — served with grated coconut and fresh coriander. A Gujarati marvel of texture and restraint, requiring precise cooking technique.

Cuisines

Gujarati Kutchi Surati

Best for

Breakfast Lunch

Build a full meal around Khandvi

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Gram Flour 1 cup Gram Flour
water 1 cup Water
Yogurt 1/4 cup Yogurt
turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Ginger 1/2 teaspoon Ginger , paste
green chili paste 1/2 teaspoon Green chili paste
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Sesame Seed 1 teaspoon Sesame Seed
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Coconut 1 tablespoon Coconut , freshly grated
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, water, yogurt, turmeric powder, ginger paste, green chili paste, and salt. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
  2. 2 Transfer the mixture to a non-stick pan and cook on low heat, stirring continuously to avoid lumps, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
  3. 3 Once thickened, spread the mixture quickly on a greased flat surface or back of a large plate using a spatula to form a thin layer.
  4. 4 Allow it to cool slightly, then cut into strips and roll each strip tightly into spirals.
  5. 5 In a small pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add sesame seeds and asafoetida.
  6. 6 Pour the tempering over the khandvi rolls.
  7. 7 Garnish with freshly grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure to stir continuously while cooking the batter to prevent lumps. Work quickly while spreading the mixture to get thin layers.