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Khandvi - A Gujrathi snack made from Besan - Low Cal Recipe

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Khandvi is a Gujrathi delicacy. Its a healthy snack as it involves very less usage of oil and yet is very filling as its made of Chickpea flour or besan. Its a snack which needs a bit of practice to get the consistency right and also quick hands to spread n' roll the ready mixture when its done. Since its not very spicy kids love them as well! Goes well as a tea snack. To Serve : 4 Time Req: 20-25mins INGREDIENTS Besan/Chickpea flour - 1 n 1/4 cup Turmeric - a pinch Green chillies - 2-3 [as per taste] Ginger - 1tsp [smooth paste] Baking Soda - a small pinch Yogurt/well beaten curds - 2 cups Water or buttermilk - 1 cup Salt - to taste C oconut - a handful [optional] Fresh Coriander - a few sprigs finely chopped Mustard seeds - 1 tsp Sesame seeds - 1 tsp [optional] Hing - a pinch Curry leaves HOW TO MAKE: In a large bowl, sieve the flour, soda, salt. To this, add turmeric, green chilli - ginger paste and the liquid ingredients..i.e., Curds and water or buttermilk. Using a whisk mix