Khichu

Description
A simple Gujarati dish made of rice flour.
 * Serves 2 - 3

Ingredients

 * 1 cup (115 g) 3¾ oz rice flour
 * 1½ cups (375 ml) 12 oz water
 * ½ tsp cumin (jeera) seeds
 * ¼ tsp red chile powder
 * ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
 * ½ tsp green chiles, chopped
 * salt to taste
 * ¼ tsp baking soda
 * 2 tbsp (30 ml) 1 oz vegetable oil
 * 1 tbsp (4 g) cilantro (aara dhaniya), chopped

Directions

 * 1) Bring water to a boil.
 * 2) Add cumin seeds, red chile powder, asafoetida, green chiles, and salt.
 * 3) Mix well.
 * 4) Add the rice flour and baking soda, stir vigorously with a wooden spoon to avoid lumps.
 * 5) Cover and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes.
 * 6) Add the oil and cilantro.
 * 7) Mix well.
 * 8) Serve hot with ghee, crushed pappadum, pickle and yoghurt.