Nylon Khaman - Steamed Savoury Gram Flour Cakes
Monday, December 21, 2015
Khaman - Not to be confused with Dhokla is a popular Gujarati snack. It is now well known all over India & is a hot selling street food. It is very healthy since it is steamed & it makes for a great party starter & a good snack box option for kids.
I remember my childhood days in Bombay when almost every store & even our school canteen sold tiny packets of Khaman with a good dose of mint chutney & we kids would occasionally eat this when we didn't bring our lunch boxes or we had to stay at school for extra hours
I remember my childhood days in Bombay when almost every store & even our school canteen sold tiny packets of Khaman with a good dose of mint chutney & we kids would occasionally eat this when we didn't bring our lunch boxes or we had to stay at school for extra hours
- 1 1/2 cups Gram Flour/Besan
- 1 tbsp Fine Semolina - optional
- 1/2 cup Curds (Not very Sour)
- 1/2 cup water
- A big pinch of turmeric
- 1 tsp Ginger Green chilli paste
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- Salt as per taste
- 1 sachet Eno (Fruit Salt)
To Temper:
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- A bit of chopped coriander
- 2 tbsp fresh grated coconut
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 1/4 cup water
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp sugar
How To:
In a Bowl Add 1/2 cup water & Sugar & whisk well. Add the Gram Flour slowly & whisk so that no lumps are formed. Add Semolina, salt, sugar, Ginger-green chilli paste & Turmeric & give it a good mix.
Meanwhile, Grease a square/round dish with some cooking oil. Add water to the steamer. Just before pouring the batter into the dish, Add the Eno sachet & give it a quick mix. Immediately pour the batter into the dish & steam for 12-15 minutes. Insert a tooth pick in the centre to check if its cooked. If the tooth pick comes out clean, it means that it is completely cooked. Else steam for a few more minutes
Turn off the heat & allow it to cool a little. Meanwhile, heat some cooking oil, splutter mustard seeds. Add this to 1/4 a cup of water along with sugar & lime juice.
Once the Dhokla is slightly cool, Invert it onto a serving dish & even sprinkle the water + oil mixture. Let it soak for a while. Garnish with grated coconut & coriander.
Cut into squares & serve with Mint Chutney
NOTE:
Adding Fine Semolina is optional but I feel it gives the Khaman a nice airy texture
NOTE:
Adding Fine Semolina is optional but I feel it gives the Khaman a nice airy texture
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