Khandvi
Indian Indian - South Indian Classics

Khandvi

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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

  • • 2 cups fermented idli batter
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • • 10 curry leaves, chopped
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 1 tsp urad dal
  • • 2 tbsp grated coconut
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • sesame oil for the pan

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat a little oil, pop the mustard seeds, and fry the urad dal until golden.

2
Phase 2

Fold the onion, green chilies, curry leaves, coconut, salt and the tempering into the batter.

3
Phase 3

Heat a paniyaram (appe) pan with a few drops of sesame oil in each mould.

4
Phase 4

Pour the batter into the moulds and cook covered on medium for 3 minutes, then flip each with a skewer and cook until golden and crusty outside, soft inside.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot with coconut chutney or onion chutney.