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.