Paapri Ato (khichu/ Khichiya)

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@cookwithme_ruhana
(Previously @mama_taught_me_well )

RECIPE

2 cups rice flour2 tablespoon chopped coriander1 teaspoon garlic paste1 teaspoon sesame seeds3.5 cups water1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoon ground green chillies1 teaspoon cumin seeds¼ teaspoon carom (ajwain) seeds1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda4 cups water (for steaming)Oil (as needed)Atchaar masalaLemon juice
METHOD:1. In a bowl, add rice flour, half of green chillies, garlic and sesame seeds. Mix. (You could add coriander like me in flour AND water).2. In a pot, add 3 cups water, carom & cumin seeds, remainder green chillies and salt.3. Bring it to a boil, then add in bicarb.4. Let it boil for a minute, keeping a wooden spatula/spoon ready. 5. Quickly add the rice flour, and mix it vigorously using the wooden spoon, making sure everything is mixed well properly. 6. Allow the flour to absorb the water, and make sure it's not dry. (I keep 1 cup boiling water aside, and add as I need. Make sure dough doesn't become too soggy. If the rice flour is not fresh, which most of the time isn't when purchased from Indian grocery stores, then you will need extra water on the side).7. Remove from the heat and mix with spoon until dough becomes smooth and remove lumps.8. Leave aside to cool a little or place in a big bowl so that cools faster.9. Grease the steamer and grease your hands and then knead the dough for 2min, checking that there is no lumps.10. Add the 4 cups of water to the steamer and bring it to a boil.11. Once cool to the touch, roll the dough into small even sized balls, and press the center in, like you would for a thumbprint cookie. You could go all the way through or ¾ way through. 12. Place these on the greased steamer plate.13. Now place the steamer stand in the steamer. Cover it with the lid.14. Steam it for 15-20mins. 15. Skewer with a pointed knife and see if it comes out fairly clean, then it is ready.To serve: warm a little oil with atchaar masala. Garnish with sesame seeds, (I sprinkle a little chilli powder and chopped coriander too), drizzle lemon juice over & spoon/dip into atchaar masala.
Note:It is important to keep all the ingredients ready before starting to make this. You have to work fast to form and steam the dough.#mamataughtmewellrecipes

POSTED ON

26 Aug 2019

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