Homemade Instant Khaman

Homemade Instant Khaman

Homemade Instant Khaman a warm soft and spongy gram flour snack khaman tempered with spices from gujarat, western India. Its pure vegan and gluten-free bites food and gujarati family's favorite.

Gujarati Snacks Of Chickpea Flour

The world of Gujarati farsans, or snacks is as complex as it is vast. 100 of varieties of gathia, differents type of dokla and many more made from chickpea flour are identified by shape, texture and seasoning. Delicious!

Why You Will Love Instant Khaman

• One of the most popular & loved indian food.
• This Khaman recipe very quick and easy to make.
• The  fermentation of the flour enhances its nutritive value, also the fermented dal adds to the fibre and protein content of the dish.
• These soft, spongy bites are a great way to consume lentils.

Prepration Time	Serve
45 minutes	4-6

Ingredients :

• 250 g chickpea flour (besan)
• 1/2 tbsp turmeric
• salt to taste 
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 350 ml water
• 2 tbsp baking soda or eno
• 3 tbsp freshly-chopped coriander
• Tempering : Oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilies. If you don't have all the ingredients for the tempering whatever is available from the list.

Instructions :

• In a large bowl add chickpea flour,breaking  down any large lumps left in seive. 
• Add turmeric, salt and sugar to combine. 
• Slowly add water, a beat with a hand-held whisk or pair of any electronic beaters, about 7-10 minutes. The batter should be smooth.
• Once a batter is smooth add eno or baking soda to quickly ferment the batter untill it is well blended. Wisk the batter in one direction. The batter will become a double in size.
• Now grease the container you are using like, springfoam pan,baking tray or cups and pour the batter.
• Fill the pan with water and place a trivet at the base. Set this container over the trivet. Cover with a lid and steam khaman for about 15-20 minutes.
• Check if khaman is properly cooked. It should come out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the mold or cutting pieces.
• Now instant khaman is ready for tempering.

Preparing the tempering :

• In a pan heat oil add mustard seeds, green chilies and let it crackle on a low flame. Add curry leaves and when they are crisp, add sugar and water and mix well.
• This hot mixture over the khaman.Enjoy the delicious Gujarati snack khaman with a chutney or tea of your choice. 

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