Ingredients: WATER | पानी 3 CUPS, CAROM SEEDS | अजवाइन ½ TSP, GREEN CHILLI | हरी मिर्च 7-8 NOS. (CRUSHED), CUMIN SEEDS | जीरा ½ TSP, SALT | नमक TO TASTE, FRESH CORIANDER | हरा धनिया A HANDFUL (CHOPPED), GROUNDNUT OIL | मूंगफली का तेल 2 TSP, RICE FLOUR | चावल का आटा 1 CUP, PAPAD KHAR | पापड़ खार ¼ TSP, SALT | नमक IF REQUIRED, GROUNDNUT OIL | मूंगफली का तेल

For serving: METHI MASALA | मेथी मसाला, GROUNDNUT OIL | मूंगफली का तेल

Method: In a non-stick kadhai add water, carom seeds, green chilli, cumin seeds & salt, switch on the flame, cover the kadhai & bring the water to a boil. Once the water comes to a boil add fresh coriander & groundnut oil, let the water boil for 3-4 minutes. In a separate bowl sieve the rice flour, then add papad khar in the water & gradually add the rice flour while mixing with a rolling pin. Keep stirring vigorously until all the flour combines, make sure there are no lumps, you can use a spatula to ensure that. Cook over low flame for 2-3 minutes until everything comes together like a dough, then taste & adjust salt if required. Switch off the flame, cover the khichu & set it aside until you prepare the steamer. Apply oil on the steamer plate & transfer the khichu onto it, spread it unevenly on the plate, place it in the steamer & steam for 8-10 minutes. Once steamed, serve hot & top it with some methi masala – groundnut oil. Your quick & easy khichu is ready.