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20 Minute Gujarati Khichu Recipe - Papdi No Lot

Khichu is a popular Gujarati snack or side dish. Topped with a little oil and methi masala, it is a very quick spicy snack. It is traditionally used to make papad.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: lunch
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Keyword: gujarati khichu, khichu, khichu recipe, methi masala, papdi no lot
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 2 pots
  • velan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tsp green chillies crushed/blended
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp cumin powder

Instructions

  • Heat water, green chillies, cumin powder, salt, oil in a pot. Bring to boil.
    khichu water in a large pot.
  • Prepare another pot and add the rice flour to it. Keep velan (Indian rolling pin) ready for mixing.
    velan for khichu on top of a rice flour filled pot.
  • Pour boiling hot water into pot with rice flour in it. Quickly mix in circular and side to side motion to mix. Break apart any clumps while stirring.
    stirring khichu with a velan.
  • In 3-4 minutes, the mixture comes together and begins to pull away from side. Keep on medium heat and cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    khichu in a pot
  • Serve khicu with methi masala (link in notes) and a little oil. Optionally add chopped coriander, garlic oil or other flavors!
    gujarati khichu recipe

Notes

Sprinkle methi masala and oil on top to complete the dish! Methi masala recipe linked here.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg