Gujarati Khandvi Recipe: If you’re bored of making the same thing every day at home, try this famous Gujarati dish, which is simply delicious. At Aligarh’s Center Point, you’ll find delicious Gujarati dishes, along with chaat and pakoras.
This Gujarati dish is called Khandvi. Yes, it’s soft and light, melting in your mouth. It’s made with yoghurt and gram flour. It’s quite popular for its delicious taste and mild spices. Let’s learn how to make it:
Shop owner Vikas explains that a paste of gram flour, yoghurt, and mild spices is crucial to making Khandvi. The dish is cooked over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Once smooth, it’s spread out like a flat sheet, allowed to cool, and then gently rolled into a roll.
Its true flavour is revealed in its tempering, which consists of lightly toasted mustard seeds, green chillies, and curry leaves that enhance the dish’s aroma and flavour. Additionally, the garnishing of coconut shavings and finely chopped coriander leaves makes this dish even more delicious.
According to Vikas, many people even pack this khandvi for special occasions and take it home. The shelf life of this khandvi can easily last 6-8 hours. Dozens of orders for khandvi are processed here every day.
If you want to make Khandvi at home, you’ll need 1 cup gram flour, 1 teaspoon ginger-green chilli paste, 1 to 1.5 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and salt to taste. Then, whisk all the ingredients thoroughly to form a smooth batter. Cook it over low heat, stirring constantly. Within 10—12 minutes, it will become a thick paste. Immediately spread it thinly on a clean plate or large steel platter. Once it cools, cut it into long strips and roll them. Then, lightly fry mustard seeds, green chillies, and curry leaves in hot oil and pour them over the rolls. Then, sprinkle grated coconut and coriander on top. Your Gujarati Khandvi is ready.
The Khandvi at Center Point costs 50 rupees per plate. The vendors here make and sell it fresh every day. Therefore, both its taste and freshness are guaranteed. You should definitely try this delicious Khandvi.