Recipe and source notes

Khichu

2–3 servings Source yield

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

Make it step by step

  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.

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