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Khandvi

I am always fascinated by Gujarati dishes, some are rich and some are very simple. Gujarati dishes have such cute names too, dhokla, khandvi, handvo, undhiyo, thepla etc. I have always loved khandvi and it was one of the first Gujarati dishes I tried a long time ago. These are so soft and flavourful, I can imagine gulping down a few right now.
Khandvi is made with a simple besan and curd batter, cooked till smooth. This batter is then spread out on a plate and topped with freshly grated coconut and coriander leaves. This is then cut into long strips and rolled into a small roll. On top, goes a simple flavourful tadka making khandvi delicious and ready to serve.


These taste so good at tea-time and they take no time at all to make. I use slightly sour curd/yogurt but you can also use regular curd but the sourness makes the khandvi taste really good. I add crushed ginger and green chilli to give a nice kick but you can skip it or add more if you want. So why wait, go make that masala tea and also these tasty khandvi to go with your tea.
Try more Gujarati recipes:
Gujarati Kadhi
Methi Thepla
Lauki Thepla
Khaman Dhokla etc.


Khandvi | Besan Khandvi | Gujarati Recipes
 
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Fresh and tasty, Gujarati special tea-time snack or fun party food, Khandvi
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Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 3-4 people
Ingredients
  • ½ Cup besan
  • ½ Cup sour yogurt/curd
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ Tsp turmeric
  • 1 Tsp crushed ginger-green chilli
  • 1 Cup water or as required
For Tadka & To Serve:
  • 1 Tsp oil
  • ½ Tsp mustard
  • 5-6 chopped curry leaves
  • 1 pinch hing
  • ½ Cup grated freshly grated coconut
  • Chopped coriander to garnish
Method
  1. In a bowl, add besan
  2. Pour sour curd into the besan along with a cup of water
  3. Whisk everything together and ensure there are no lumps
  4. Crush ginger and green chilli into a coarse paste and add it to the mixture
  5. Season with salt and add a little turmeric and mix well
  6. In a pan, add little oil and pour the besan mixture
  7. Bring it to heat on low flame and keep stirring
  8. The mixture starts to thicken after 3-4 minutes
  9. Keep on stirring the mixture until it leaves the sides of the pan and turns glossy
  10. Grease the back of a flat plate and add a big dollop of besan mixture
  11. Spread the mixture with a spoon into a thin layer
  12. Sprinkle grated coconut and chopped coriander all over
  13. With the edge of a knife, make 2 inch wide cuts along one direction
  14. Roll the khandvi carefully as shown in the image
  15. Make other rolls in a similar way
  16. In a small pan, heat oil and make tadka with mustard, curry leaves and hing
  17. Pour the tadka all over the khandvi
  18. Serve immediately as a snack
Notes
Ensure the besan is fresh

You can make this with regular yogurt/curd

Do not put besan into the liquid. Instead, add liquid to besan which will avoid lumps
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Khandvi Stepwise:
In a bowl, add besan

Pour sour curd into the besan along with a cup of water
  
Whisk everything together and ensure there are no lumps

Crush ginger and green chilli into a coarse paste and add it to the mixture
 
Season with salt and add a little turmeric and mix well
 
In a pan, add little oil and pour the besan mixture
 
Bring it to heat on low flame and keep stirring
 
The mixture starts to thicken after 3-4 minutes
 
Keep on stirring the mixture until it leaves the sides of the pan and turns glossy
 
Grease the back of a flat plate and add a big dollop of besan mixture
  
Spread the mixture with a spoon into a thin layer
 
Sprinkle grated coconut and chopped coriander all over
 
With the edge of a knife, make 2 inch wide cuts along one direction

Roll the khandvi carefully as shown in the image
  
Make other rolls in a similar way

In a small pan, heat oil and make tadka with mustard, curry leaves and hing
 
Pour the tadka all over the khandvi

Serve immediately as a snack

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