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Khichu
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Khichu

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

789
Calories
18g
Protein
16g
Fat
141g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 9 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Asafoetida not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (115 g) 3¾ oz rice flour
  • 1½ cups (375 ml) 12 oz water
  • ½ tsp cumin (jeera) seeds
  • ¼ tsp red chile powder
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
  • ½ tsp green chiles, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) 1 oz vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp (4 g) cilantro (aara dhaniya), chopped

Directions

1

Bring water to a boil.

2

Add cumin seeds, red chile powder, asafoetida, green chiles, and salt.

3

Add the rice flour and baking soda, stir vigorously with a wooden spoon to avoid lumps.

4

Cover and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes.

5

Add the oil and cilantro.

6

Serve hot with ghee, crushed pappadum, pickle and yoghurt.

7

Category:Gujarati Vegetarian

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Category:Rice flour Recipes

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Category:Fresh chile pepper Recipes

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Category:Cilantro Recipes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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