Kichu Kichu Hota Hain! (If you know Bollywood then you’ll understand the intended pun).
Kichu or Papdi no lot is a popular dish amongst Gujaratis (especially Patels!). These steamed rice flour dumplings are best served with oil and pickle masala.
AuthorgooeygraciousmeCategoryGujaratiAdd cumin seeds, carom seeds, salt, asafoetida and sesame seeds to water in a big pot and boil.
Once water has boiled add papad kharo/bicarbonate soda.
Grind chillies in a blender and add to boiling water. Be careful if they're spicy as they can make you cough so turn the heat down.
Add oil and then let this boil further.
Meanwhile empty the rice flour in a large bowl and add clove powder and black pepper.
Once the water is boiled, slowly add half the water to the flour, stirring or whisking well. Then add the rest of the water until fully combined into a smooth mixture.
Fill half the dhokla steamer with water and boil.
Then add 1 tbsp oil to a thali and spread across it evenly. Add 4 large heaping spoons of the lot mixture to the plate and create holes in the centre of each to create doughnut shape. Or you can just fill the thali completely.
Add thali to dhokla steamer and let this cook for 20 minutes. Drain any excess water and serve with oil and pickle masala.
Ingredients
Directions
Add cumin seeds, carom seeds, salt, asafoetida and sesame seeds to water in a big pot and boil.
Once water has boiled add papad kharo/bicarbonate soda.
Grind chillies in a blender and add to boiling water. Be careful if they're spicy as they can make you cough so turn the heat down.
Add oil and then let this boil further.
Meanwhile empty the rice flour in a large bowl and add clove powder and black pepper.
Once the water is boiled, slowly add half the water to the flour, stirring or whisking well. Then add the rest of the water until fully combined into a smooth mixture.
Fill half the dhokla steamer with water and boil.
Then add 1 tbsp oil to a thali and spread across it evenly. Add 4 large heaping spoons of the lot mixture to the plate and create holes in the centre of each to create doughnut shape. Or you can just fill the thali completely.
Add thali to dhokla steamer and let this cook for 20 minutes. Drain any excess water and serve with oil and pickle masala.