Khichu is a simple yet very tasty Gujarati delicacy, made of rice flour and cooked with flavorful spices.

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg potatoes
• 1 cup rice flour
• 3 tsp Brown sugar
• 4 Fresh green chilies (seeded and sliced)
• 3 tbsp Desiccated coconut
• 1 tbsp Tamarind pulp
• 1/2 tsp Black mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne or ground chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 tbsp pure ghee
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)

How to make Gujarati Khichu:

1. Pour 3 cups of water in a big pot and add cumin seeds, green chillies and salt.
2. Mix well and boil on a high flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add rice flour and stir continue with a wooden spoon so that no lumps are formed.
4. Cover and cook on a slow flame for another 5 to 6 minutes, till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
5. Melt ghee in a non-stick pan and saute remaining ingredients very well, till it leaves a good flavor.
6. After potatoes tender, remove it from flame and keep aside.
7. Divide the khichu in4 equal portions and serve in individual cups.
8. Pour 1 tsp of oil mixture on each portion.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.