Dal khaman

 

Dal khaman is a popular and delicious snack that originated in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is made from steamed and tempered lentil cakes that are flavored with tangy and spicy ingredients. Here's a simple recipe for making dal khaman at home:

Ingredients:

For the khaman batter:

1 cup gram flour (besan)

1/4 cup semolina (sooji)

1 tablespoon ginger and green chili paste

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Salt to taste

1 cup water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon oil

For the tempering:

2 tablespoons oil

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2-3 green chilies, chopped

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

For garnish:

Grated coconut

Chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, add besan, sooji, ginger-green chili paste, turmeric powder, sugar, baking soda, salt, lemon juice and oil. Mix well.

Add water gradually and mix to form a smooth and thick batter. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.

Grease a 7-inch round cake pan with oil and keep it ready.

Heat water in a steamer or a large pot.

Add a pinch of baking soda to the batter and mix well.

Pour the batter into the greased pan and steam it in a steamer for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Once done, remove from the steamer and allow it to cool down for 5-10 minutes.

Cut the khaman into small squares or diamond shapes.

In a small pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and cumin seeds. When they splutter, add chopped green chilies and 1/4 cup water.