Khaman

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix chickpea flour, salt, sugar, water, lemon juice, and oil into a thick batter.
  2. 2If desired, add ginger-chilli paste to the batter.
  3. 3Add baking soda to vinegar and let it fizz.
  4. 4Add the mixture to the batter and whisk.
  5. 5Transfer batter to a baking tin and steam it to lock in the spongy structure.
  6. 6Make spiced water with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chillies, sweetened with sugar.
  7. 7Cut the khaman into pieces.
  8. 8Pour the spiced water over the khaman.
  9. 9Garnish with coriander and coconut.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chilli paste
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 5 leaves curry leaves
  • 2 pieces chillies
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 handful coriander
  • 1 handful coconut

Equipment

bowlwhiskmortar and pestlebaking tinlarge pot with lidsmall pan