Khandvi

Hello Everyone :) :)

Sometimes we think that somethings are there that we will not able to do... like for some swiming is a fear... for some people dancing is not a good to have in there plate..some hestiate from cooking some dish... some get fear of stage...etc... Many times we are not able to come up to fear of not able to do... but in some case we try and get out of our own fear...

Now you would be thinking what I am talking about :) :)... don't worry I am not writing any philosophy here.. just discussing the real life things we face... Today I came out from one of my fear and also result came in flying colors.... Thinking now what I am talking about.... Khandvi a famous savory snack of Gujarat... I always like it and ate it... but never ever tried to attempt it..due to fear... that I will noe ablt to make it... It wil not come out well from me...

In India..anytime I carve for it..just go to shop and get it... but now things got changed... now I am in US and here getting such things a not easy.. even in Indian Restaurant you will not get such types of snacks.... And 2-3months I was carving for Khandvi... but was making myself to control... till I go to INDIA... but these desires can't wait more... So finally I thought of making... And guess what.. in first try it cam out very well... I was not able to believe that atlast I made it :) :).... Was very happy with the results... 

Khandvi is mouthwatering traditional Gujarati Snack.These are yellowish tightly rolled bite sized pieces made of garam flour and yoghurt and seasoned with sauteed sesame seeds and some other spices.Its readily available all over India now... Everyone likes it... Khandvi can be made in microwave and on gas.. Today we will make it on gas... So lets Start it :) :)

Ingredients:-

1 cup besan or gram flour
1 cup fresh curd or dahi
1 and half cup of water
2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder or haldi
a pinch of asafoetida or hing
salt to taste

For Tempering or Tadka :-

4 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds 
5 to 6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
3-4 whole red chillys
2 tbsp grated coconut
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Procedure :-

Mix the besan ,curds-water mixture ,ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt in a bowl.It should be done properly inorder  to avoid  lumps.Then transfer the mixture in a deep non-stick pan.Cook on a slow flame while stirring continuously till it becomes thick.It will take 10-15mins.
Grease a thali with oil on the reverse side and spread a spoonful of the batter on a greased thali and wait for a few seconds and try to roll up. If it doesn’t, then cook for a few more minutes, and check once more till done.Divide the batter into two equal portions. While the batter is still hot, spread each portion evenly using a spatula, on the reverse greased side of 2 thalis evenly to make a thin uniform layer using a spatula.When cool, cut the khandvi on each thali lengthwise into equal portions and roll up each gently.

For the tempering, just before serving heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.Once the seeds crackle, add seasme seeds,add the curry leaves and red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.Then slowly pour the tempering over the khandvis such that every khandvi got the tempering on it.Serve hot garnished with coconut and coriander.

So this is the yummy delcious recipe for Khandvi.... Don't wait and prepare it soon.. share your ideas.. suggestions... and give your comments :) :)... I am waiting to hear from you all... Enjoy !!!!

Now its time to say good bye.. tc.. will come soon with new recipe ...but as per our Mantra "SIMPLE RECIPE" yet yummy tasty :) :)