Rice Khichu ( Non - Fried Snacks )

by Tarla Dalal

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Rice khichu, gujarat is known for its many snacks that are a treat to the palate even while being friendly to the stomach! here is another easy to make, easily digestible afternoon snack from the kitchens of gujarat. However, serving it in the traditional way with oodles of raw oil can turn this healthy snack into a non-healthy one. Serve it by shaping with an interesting mould and top it with garlic and a little oil. Khichu remains soft when hot, hence, true to the name, relish it steaming hot. While adding flour, be quick in stirring to avoid the formation of lumps.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 12 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) , roughly ground
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
a pinch of soda bi-carb
salt to taste
1 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)

Other Ingredients
1/2 tsp oil for greasing
4 tsp oil
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp chilli powder

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Put 3 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds, green chillies, soda bi-carb and salt, mix well and boil on a high flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the rice flour 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. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a small pan, add the garlic and sauté on a slow flame till it releases flavour.
Remove from the flame, add the chili powder and mix well. Keep aside.
Divide the khichu into 4 equal portions and serve in individual cups.
Pour 2 tbsp of oil mixture on each portion. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

RECIPE SOURCE : Non-Fried Snacks (Farsan)