Gujarati Khichu – Steamed Rice Flour Savory Donuts
Description:
Khichu is a traditional Gujarati snack or breakfast that is healthy, gluten-free, and vegan. Made with rice flour, it is flavored with spices like ajwain and cumin, creating a flavorful, savory dish. The dough is shaped into small disks with an indent in the center and steamed to perfection, resulting in a soft, delectable treat.
Cuisine: Gujarati
Course: North Indian Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Rice flour
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds)
- 2 Teaspoons Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- Salt, to taste
- 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
- 1 Inch Ginger, finely chopped
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Instructions:
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Prepare the Steamer: Preheat a steamer with water to prepare for steaming the Khichu.
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Boil Water and Spices: In a separate pan, heat 2 cups of water. Add ajwain, cumin seeds, salt, ginger, and green chillies to the boiling water. Let the mixture come to a rolling boil.
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Add Rice Flour: Without lowering the heat, quickly scatter the rice flour over the boiling water (do not stir immediately). Allow the water to rise on its own as the rice flour begins to moisten within 30 seconds.
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Stir the Mixture: Using the back of a wooden ladle, stir the mixture vigorously for a minute until it forms a dough.
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Shape the Dough: Remove the mixture from the heat and transfer it into a bowl. Let the dough cool slightly, but it should still be warm enough to handle. Pinch the dough into 12 equal-sized balls and shape them into small disks with an indent in the center, resembling donuts.
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Steam the Khichu: Place the dough disks into the preheated steamer and steam for 5-7 minutes until they are cooked through and soft.
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Serve: Once done, remove the Khichu from the steamer and serve hot. Enjoy this tasty Gujarati Khichu as a healthy evening snack alongside a hot cup of Masala Chai or enjoy it on its own as a light snack.
Enjoy the flavors of this delicious and wholesome Gujarati treat!
