Gujarati Khichu Recipe - Steamed Rice Flour Savory Donuts

Step 1: To begin making Gujarati Khichu recipe, we have to first get the dough for the khichu ready

Step 2: Preheat a steamer with water in it

Step 3: Meanwhile, in another pan heat 2 cups of water and add ajwain, cumin  seeds along with salt, ginger & green chillies

Step 4: Let the water come to a rolling boil

Step 5: Without reducing the heat, quickly dust the rice flour all over the boiling water

Step 6: (It is important that you scatter the flour all over the boiling water) Do not stir

Step 7: Allow the water to rise up on its own

Step 8: It will begin to moisten the rice flour within 30 seconds or so

Step 9: Using the back of a wooden ladle carefully (so as not to splatter the hot water) and vigorously stir the mix for a minute

Step 10: Remove the Khichu from the heat and pour the Khichu mixture in a bowl

Step 11: When the Khichu dough is hot yet but easy to handle, pinch the dough in 12 balls of equal size

Step 12: Make an indent in the centre like that of a doughnut

Step 13: Transfer these Khichu onto the steamer and steam them for 5 – 7 minutesRemove the Khichu from the steamer and serve hot

Step 14: Serve Gujarati Khichu Recipe as a healthy evening snack along with a hot cup of Masala Chai or by itself as a light evening snack