Poha Khichu ( Non- Fried Snacks )

by Tarla Dalal

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Poha khichu, a simple gujarati snack made of flaked rice cooked with spices. Papad khar is a seasoning that is used in the making of papads and traditionally used in khichu. You will find it at some specialty stores. You can even make the khichu ahead of time and steam it for 4 to 5 minutes just before serving. To make it spicier, you can add finely chopped green chillies.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup beaten rice (poha)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) , roughly crushed
2 pinches of soda bi-carb
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
4 tsp oil for serving

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Blend the rice flakes in a mixer to a coarse powder (the texture should be similar to rawa) and keep aside.
Put 1½ cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, soda bi-carb, chilli powder and salt, mix well and boil on a high flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the powdered poha and mix well, while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon so that no lumps remain.
Cover and cook on a slow flame for another 5 to 7 minutes or till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, stirring once in between.
Divide it into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a round ball, drizzle ½ tsp oil on each portion. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

RECIPE SOURCE : Non-Fried Snacks (Farsan)