Khichu or Papdi no lot (Rice Flour Recipe)

Khichu or papdi no lot is a very famous gujarati steamed snack. It is easily available on streets. It is actually a part of making Papad or papadam. Kids favourite food as it is soft, mild yet delicious. It taste best when served hot. So here is soft, easy, instant and aromatic recipe of khichu.

Preparation time - 5 min
Cooking time - 10 min
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients :
1 cup rice flour
3 cups of water
1/2 tsp cumin seeds roughly ground
1/2 tsp carom seeds roughly ground
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chilly
a pinch of soda bi carb
salt to taste

For garnish:
chopped coriander
oil to taste
red chilly powder or pickle powder [aachar masala]

Method:
1. Boil 3 cups of water. Add cumin seeds, carom seeds, salt, green chilly and soda when water comes to boil, mix well and boil for 2 -3 min on high flame.
2. Add rice flour and stir continuously with wooden spoon so that no lumps remain.
3. Cover it and cook it on slow flame for another 5 to 7 mins and stir in between.
4.Turn off the flame when khichu leaves sides and keep it cover for few mins then take it out.
5. Apply oil on your palm and make a medium size balls. You can shape it with interesting moulds or you can use your hands as well.
6. Garnish it with oil, red chilly powder and chopped coriander. Serve hot.

Tips:
Stir continuously with wooden spoon when you add rice flour.
Serving it in the traditional way with oodles of raw oil can turn this healthy snack into an unhealthy one. You can use olive oil instead of other oils.