Khandvi / Gujarati Snack

Khandvi - Popular Gujarathi Snack made from Chickpea/gram flour.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup gram flour/Chickpea Flour (besan) 
• 1 cup thin buttermilk 
• 1 tsp ginger and chili paste(according to taste)
• Salt To Taste 
• 2-3 pinches turmeric powder 
• 1/4th tsp hing/Asafoetida
• 1 tbsp Oil

For seasoning:

• 2 tsp Oil 
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds 
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds 
• 1 tbsp Coconut grated
• 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander finely chopped 
• 2 pinches asafoetida /Hing
• 5-6 curry leaves

Time Required: 30 mins

Method:

1. Mix water, flour, salt, ginger and chili paste, hing and turmeric to form a batter. Heat oil in a heavy pan, add batter. 
2. Stir vigorously and evenly to avoid lump formation. Cook till the mixture does not taste raw, stir continuously. When done (about 8-10 minutes), pour a spoonful on back of a plate or use aluminum foil. Let it cool and see if it comes off easily. 
3. Spread as thin as possible with the back of a large flat spoon. Use circular movements if you are using a big round thali/plate. If you are using an aluminum foil then spread vertically in long stripes. 
4. When cooled down, cut into 2" wide strips. Carefully roll each strip. Place in a serving dish. For seasoning: Sprinkle grated coconut and coriander leaves all over khandvi rolls. 
5. Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, hing and curry leaves. 
6. Spread over khandvi rolls. Serve khandvi with your favorite chutney.