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Khichu Recipe

Khichu is a famous Indian dish that is both comforting and flavorful.
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Khichu Recipe
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • 2½ cup water
  • 1 chilli (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin / jeera
  • ¼ tsp ajwain / carom seeds
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • peanut oil for serving
  • pickle masala for serving

Instructions

  • First, pour ½ cups of water into a big kadai. 1 chilli, 1 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp ajwain, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt should be added. Baking soda is typically replaced with papad khar.
  • Stir thoroughly, then bring water to a boil for three minutes.
    Stir well after adding 1 cup of rice flour.
  • Stir often until all of the water has been absorbed by the rice flour.
    To create a light and airy mixture, break up the lumps.
  • When the rice flour is fully cooked, boil under cover for 6 minutes.
    Finally, savor the khichu sprinkled with pickle masala and peanut oil.

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Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 212g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 45g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Fiber: 67g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 1124mg | Iron: 2mg
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