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Jowar khichu recipe | Indian jowar flour khichu | Gujarati jowar nu khichu | gluten free snack |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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jowar khichu recipe | Indian jowar flour khichu | Gujarati jowar nu khichu | gluten free snack is a Indian snack made with basic ingredients. Learn how to make Indian jowar flour khichu.
To make jowar khichu, put 3½ cups of hot water in a deep non-stick pan, add the soda bi-carb, cumin seeds, green chilli paste, salt, oil and jowar flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously with help of a rolling pin or a whisk. Transfer to a serving bowl, add little oil and sprinkle koro sambar and serve immediately.
Khichu is a traditional snack made using various types of flours like bajra, rice, nachni etc. Gujarati jowar nu khichu is made with jowar flour which is flavoured with spices, green chillies and often with garlic too.
Cumin seeds add crunch, while koro sambhar sprinkled on the top enhance the flavour of Indian jowar flour khichu. As a variation, you can also add sesame seeds alsong with cumin seeds. Baking soda makes it softer, but ensure you add the suggested amount or it can turn into a disaster.
Devoid of wheat flour this is a gluten free snack which can be enjoyed by those who are gluten intolerant. If you wish to make this recipe ahead of time, remember to sprinkle a little water before reheating it in the microwave.
If you like jowar khichu, check out these variations - Rice Khichu, Poha Khichu, Nachni Khichu and Whole Rice Khichu to satiate you in a tasteful way.
Tips to make jowar khichu. 1. If you want to make rice khichu, use rice flour instead of jowar flour, and follow the same recipe. 2. After adding jowar flour stir continuously to avoid lumps in khichu.
Enjoy jowar khichu recipe | Indian jowar flour khichu | Gujarati jowar nu khichu | gluten free snack | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
7 Mins
Total Time
12 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Jowar Khichu
1 1/4 cups jowar (white millet) flour
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp green chilli paste
a pinch of baking soda
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
oil for topping
koro sambhar for topping
Method
- To make jowar khichu, put 3½ cups of hot water in a deep non-stick pan, add the soda bi-carb, cumin seeds, green chilli paste, salt, oil and jowar flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously with help of a rolling pin or a whisk.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, add little oil and sprinkle koro sambhar and serve immediately.
Jowar Khichu, Indian Jowar Flour Khichu recipe with step by step photos
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Jowar khichu recipe | Indian jowar flour khichu | Gujarati jowar nu khichu | gluten free snack |is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1 1/4 cups jowar (white millet) flour, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 tsp green chilli paste, a pinch of baking soda, salt to taste, 1 tbsp oil. for topping oil and koro sambhar for topping. See the below image of list of ingredients of jowar khichu.
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Jowar khichu recipe | Indian jowar flour khichu | Gujarati jowar nu khichu | gluten free snack |is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1 1/4 cups jowar (white millet) flour, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 tsp green chilli paste, a pinch of baking soda, salt to taste, 1 tbsp oil. for topping oil and koro sambhar for topping. See the below image of list of ingredients of jowar khichu.
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To make Jowar khichu recipe | Indian jowar flour khichu | Gujarati jowar nu khichu | gluten free snack , Put 3½ cups of hot water in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add 1/4 tsp baking soda.
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Add 1 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 tbsp oil.
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Add 1 1/4 cups jowar (white millet) flour.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously with help of a rolling pin or a whisk.
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Switch off the flame and it is ready to serve.
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To make Jowar khichu recipe | Indian jowar flour khichu | Gujarati jowar nu khichu | gluten free snack , Put 3½ cups of hot water in a deep non-stick pan.
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Transfer to a serving bowl.
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Add little oil.
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Add sprinkle koro sambhar.
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Serve Jowar khichu recipe | Indian jowar flour khichu | Gujarati jowar nu khichu | gluten free snack | immediately.
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Transfer to a serving bowl.
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If you want to make rice khichu, use rice flour instead of jowar flour, and follow the same recipe.
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After adding jowar flour stir continuously to avoid lumps in khichu.
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If you want to make rice khichu, use rice flour instead of jowar flour, and follow the same recipe.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 174 cal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.1 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Fat | 8.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2.2 mg |
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Foodie#199267
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tina Paripati
March 13, 2025, midnight
Awesome!!! A rehash of the traditional Gujarati rice flour khichu. This can be made in minutes, with minimal ingredients, is nutritious and distinctly delicious.
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