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Khaman

Recipe for Khaman

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A delicious, healthy and light savoury snack made by steaming batter made from gram flour (besan). It tastes best when served with mint and/or tamarind chutney.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Steamer
  • Pan
  • Knives and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for Khaman

  • 2 Cups Besan (Gram Flour)
  • 1½ Cups Water(Approximately)
  • 4 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Citric Acid
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • ¾ tsp Baking Soda

Ingredients for Tadka

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 2-3 Chopped Green Chillies
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ Lemon; Juice Extracted
  • 8-10 Curry Leaves
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds/Cumin Seeds
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida
  • ¾ Cup Water

For Garnishing

  • 2-3 tbsp Finely Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves
  • 2-3 tbsp Grated Fresh Coconut

Instructions
 

Method to make Khaman

  • In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 a cup of water with sugar, salt, citric acid and turmeric powder. Mix it till the sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Add gram flour (besan) and water and make a smooth batter. Use a whisker to remove the lumps.
  • Add oil and mix.
  • Grease a mould and keep it ready. Also, turn on the steamer and let the water come to a boil.
  • When the water in the steamer starts bubbling, add baking soda to the batter. Mix well and immediately transfer the batter to the mould. Place the mould in the steamer.
  • Cover and steam for about 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, insert a toothpick and check. If it comes out clean, the khaman is ready. Else, steam for some more time.
  • Once the Khaman is ready, remove it and let it cool on the kitchen counter for about 5 minutes.
  • Then, de-mould it and let it cool completely.

Method to make Tadka

  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add mustard/cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  • Then, add chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida.
  • Add water, salt and sugar and turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and let it come to room temperature.

Final Steps

  • Once the Khaman cools, cut it into pieces.
  • Pour the tadka on it. Spread it over the khaman.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and grated coconut.
  • Serve with mint chutney and/or tamarind chutney.
Keyword Gujarati Khaman, Khaman Recipe