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Jowar Khichu ( Know Your Flours )


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Jowar khichu , a traditional gujarati snack made using jowar flour, carefully chosen spices and garlic. The sesame seeds add crunch while the garlic and curds enhance the khichu’s flavour. Serve this yummy farsaan with sesame oil.

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Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
2 tsp fresh curd , whisked
a pinch of soda bi-carb
salt to taste
1 cup jowar (white millet) flour
oil for serving (optional)

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
  1. Combine 1½ cups of water, ginger-green chilli paste, garlic, sesame seeds, curds, soda bi-carb and salt in a deep non-stick pan and mix well and boil on a high flame for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the jowar flour while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon so that no lumps remain,
  3. Cover and cook on a slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes or till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, while stirring continuously.
  4. While hot, divide the khichu into 4 equal portions and place in greased cups or a mould. Press well using fingers.
  5. Demould the khichu on a serving plate serve immediately garnished with coriander.

Handy tip:
  1. The khichu must be served hot, else it will become lumpy. However, if you wish to make this recipe ahead of time, simply steam in a steamer or double boiler.
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