Description
This delicious Gujarati khandvi recipe uses the Instant Pot to make perfect roll ups every time. If you want a savory, healthy snack your whole family will love, then you should make this khandvi recipe today. An easy and guilt free Indian snack perfect for parties as an appetizer! With full video and step by step pictures.
Ingredients
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For the batter
- Chickpea flour/Gram flour /besan - 1 cup
- Yogurt -1/2 cup
- Water - 1-1/2 cup
- Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Ginger/ paste 1/2 tsp
- Thai Green chilies/ paste - 3
For Tempering
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds /Rai - 1 tbsp
- Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp
- Pinch of asafoetida / optional
- Few curry leaves/ optional
- Scraped coconut /optional
Instructions
- In a metal Bowl add in the Chickpea flour, Yogurt (Homemade ), Ginger, Green Chili, Turmeric, Salt and water . Use an Immersion blender to get a smooth batter. (If using hand, whisk and keep on stirring and mixing till all the lumps are dissolved) .
- Add water in the inner pot of your instant pot and place a trivet. Place the Yogurt and chickpea mix on the trivet and place the lid on the metal bowl.
- Pressure cook for 12 minutes on high pressure. When done, do a quick release. Open the Instant pot carefully.
- Use silicone gloves or metal pot holders to remove the batter bowl carefully from the pot .Be careful since the batter will be very hot . With a help a spoon give it a good stir .
- Spread oil on plates or tray or on even on your kitchen counter-top.(Do this step when the batter is in the pressure cooker)
- Quickly spread onto the greased plates or counter tops before it cools down. You can use a credit card or dough scraper to spread it evenly. Spread as thin as possible .Spread all the batter before you start to roll. Allow the batter to cool on the plate for 5 minutes
- Let cool and then cut into 2″ wide strips.
- Cut into equal sized strips and then gently roll each strip tightly.Assemble them in a tray .
- For Tempering
- Heat oil in a small sauce pan , add mustard seeds , let splutter then add asafoetida , sesame seeds , green chilly and finally curry leaves.
- Sprinkle on the prepared khandvi and serve.
Notes
There are a few tips and tricks you can use to make your khandvi perfect every time:
- Make sure to spread the cooked khandvi batter out when it is still hot or warm
- Use a credit card or other flat, thin item to help evenly spread the cooked batter on a plate or counter-top
- Grease a couple of steel plate or baking trays or a marble counter while the khandvi batter is cooking in the instant pot .
- Make sure to measure the ingredients accurately to ensure the batter comes together properly
- Once spread, allow the khandvi batter to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into strips and rolling
- Make sure you use enough oil to prevent sticking to your plates or counter
- Don’t forget to stir the cooked batter before spreading it over the plates or counters
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Additional Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Cuisine: Indian