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Khandvi (in Gujarati) or Surali Chya Vadya (in Marathi) is a famous Western Indian dish. It is similar to rolled pasta made from chickpea flour. It is savoured as a snack or as a starter and is extremely popular in Gujarat and Northwestern Maharashtra.

Traditional Khandvi (Surali Chya Vadya)

Ingredients

The traditional recipe is somewhat modified below:

Batter:

• 1/2 Cup besan (gram flour)
• 1 cup buttermilk (light variety if available, otherwise dilute with a 4 tablespoons of water)
• A teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric (more if you like/want)
• 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder (can be more, or less)
• Salt to taste

Garnish:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons of mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
• 15-20 curry leaves
• One very finely diced Jalapeño
• 1-2 tablespoons of grated coconut

Procedure

1. Make batter with ingredients as identified above..and ensure there are no lumps. Use a whisk to mix well.
2. Heat a wok to medium high and put a 2-3 teaspoons of oil.
3. Add the batter to the wok, and keep stirring constantly for 7-8 minutes till the batter is cooked - becomes more like a dough, and all the liquid has evaporated.
4. Take a ladle full of what has now become dough on a cookie sheet with foil and using a spatula, spread it so that it is very thin - thinner than a crepe. Set aside