Khaman - Savory Snack Cakes.


If you don't know what to serve for breakfast tomorrow ...

Try this easy-to-prepare recipe not only for great taste but to add an extra boost  to your Healthiest Way of Eating. It can be served as anytime snack. You can make it non-spicy and kids love it tooEnjoy!


Instant Khaman


Khaman is probably the most recognized Gujarati appetizer or snack.
Never made a (perfect) Khaman before? Then your search ends right here. Check out the step by step procedures to make these totally yummy bites and forget the world for a few moments!

Ingredients


  1. Besan ( Chickpea flour/Gram Flour)1 1/2 cups
  2. Water -1 cup
  3. Oil -1 tbsp
  4. Haldi -1/2 tsp
  5. Salt - to taste
  6. Sugar - 1 tsp
  7. Green Chili paste - 1 tsp
  8. Ginger paste - 1 tsp
  9. Eno  - 1 1/2 tsp
  10. Baking pd -  1/2 tsp
  11. Lemon juice - 2 tsp




Method


Make a smooth paste of besan & water.Keep for 10 min. Grease a square baking dish. Add rest of the ingredients to besan mix & immediately pour in the baking dish. Micro on high power,uncovered for 6 minutes.
           
Tempering:              

  1. Oil - 2 tbsp
  2. Whole Mustard (Rai) - 1 tsp
  3. Green chilies - 2-3 slitted
  4. Water - 3/4 cup
  5. Sugar - 1 tbsp


Heat oil. Add Rai. 
Saute till it stops spluttering.
Add green chilies.Fry till slightly changes color. 
Add water & sugar & immediately pour over Khaman. Cover & leave for 1/2 an hour to soak.
Garnish with coriander leaves. Cut diamonds & serve with Green Chutney.

Tip: Instead of Microwave,Steam Khaman

                                                                  
Green Chutney

Coriander leaves : a bunch
Mint sprigs : 10
Green chilies : 8-10 
Garlic (Opt) : 2 cloves
Raw Mango (Kairi) : 2
Salt : to taste
Asafoetida (Heeng) : a pinch
Roasted Cumin powder : 1 tsp


Grind all. Use enough water for a thick paste.





                  
                  
Tip: Add 2-3 tsp Mango powder(amchur) or 1/2 cup sour curd instead of Kairi!

 Enjoy the warm Khaman with Green Chutney....! :)



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