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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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microwave jowar khichu recipe | Gujarati khichu microwave version | Indian jowar flour khichu in microwave is a quicker version of traditional jowar khichu. Learn how to make Gujarati khichu microwave version.
To make microwave jowar khichu, put 3½ cups of hot water in a microwave safe bowl, add the soda bi-carb, cumin seeds, green chilli paste, salt, oil and jowar flour, whisk well and microwave on high for 1 minute. Whisk it again and again microwave on high for 2 minutes. Once ready whisk it very well to remove all lumps. Transfer to a serving bowl, add little oil and sprinkle koro sambhar and serve immediately.
A traditional jowar flour khichi is flavoured with spices and probably garlic. This Gujarati khichu microwave version makes use of cumin seeds in the tempering and green chilli paste to perk up the flavour.
Khichu is generally eaten along with pickle oil, but the sesame oil tastes just as good. Here we have served Indian jowar flour khichu in microwave with oil of your choice and authentic koro sambar.
While it is best to serve this microwave jowar khichu immediately after making, if you wish to make this recipe ahead of time remember to sprinkle a little water before reheating it in the microwave.
Tips to make jowar khichu. 1. Here is how to make jowar khichu on gas. 2. If you want to make rice khichu, use rice flour instead of jowar flour, and follow the same recipe.
Enjoy microwave jowar khichu recipe | Gujarati khichu microwave version | Indian jowar flour khichu in microwave | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
3 Mins
Total Time
8 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Microwave 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 microwave jowar khichu, put 3½ cups of hot water in a microwave safe bowl, add the soda bi-carb, cumin seeds, green chilli paste, salt, oil and jowar flour, whisk well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Whisk it again and again microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Once ready whisk it very well to remove all lumps.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, add little oil and sprinkle koro sambhar and serve immediately.
Microwave Jowar Khichu, Gujarati Khichu Microwave Version recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 141 cal |
Protein | 3.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 22.2 g |
Fiber | 3.1 g |
Fat | 4.3 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 2.2 mg |
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Eat to live
March 13, 2025, midnight
Its ok. The taste takes some getting used to especially if you are fond of eating rice khichu...Its not as yummy as the rice khichu but definitely healthier.