Khandvi
Indian Indian - Regional Mains

Khandvi

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 600g mixed winter vegetables (small brinjals, potato, sweet potato, yam)
  • • 100g gram flour
  • • 100g fresh coconut, grated
  • • 1 cup chopped coriander
  • • 4 green chilies
  • • 2 tsp coriander-cumin powder
  • • 3 tbsp sesame seeds
  • • 4 tbsp oil
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Grind the coconut, coriander, green chilies, and coriander-cumin powder into a coarse green masala with a splash of water.

2
Phase 2

Knead the gram flour with 1 tbsp of the masala, 1 tbsp oil, and salt; roll small dumplings and shallow-fry until golden; set aside.

3
Phase 3

Slit the brinjals and stuff them with half the remaining masala; chop the other vegetables into chunks.

4
Phase 4

Heat the remaining oil, crackle the mustard seeds, and stir in the remaining masala with 1/2 cup water.

5
Phase 5

Add all the vegetables; cover and cook on low 30-35 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until everything is tender.

6
Phase 6

Top with the muthiya dumplings and serve undhiyu-style with puri or roti.