Khandvi - Indian Cooking Challenge

I missed almost all the previous Indian Cooking Challenges, but not this one! I would never give up an opportunity to make khandvi...its one of my favorite Gujarati snacks. They don't always come out great and even this time I barely used half the batter, the rest was too cold to spread:(. But I did enjoy the challenge and the dish was awesome. I made it this morning and after some quick pictures we had it for breakfast...a welcome change. YUMM!!

Khandvi

Recipe adapted from Lataji

Ingredients:

1 cup besan

1 cup sour curd

2 cups water

1" piece ginger

3-4 green chillies

1 tbs oil

2 tsps sugar

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

pinch of asafoetida

salt to taste

For tempering:

1 tbs oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

2-3 tbs chopped cilantro

2-3 tbs fresh grated coconut

Method:

Blend the ginger and green chili with some curd. Strain the mixture and mix with the remaining curds, water, gram flour, turmeric powder, sugar, oil, asafoetida and salt to form a smooth mixture free of lumps.

Cook the mixture over medium heat stirring continuously. Cook till the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan, it will have a glossy look.

Spread immediately on a smooth surface into thin sheets. Cool for about 5 minutes.

Cut into broad strips using a knife and gently roll each strip to form spirals.

For the tempering , heat oil in a small pan and add the mustard seeds. Once it splutters, pour evenly over the prepared khandvi. Sprinkle the cilantro and coconut.