Khandvi - Gujarati Snack Recipe

[ahirac]

woW!



[pcmuthuk]

Tried this within 10 minutes of watching this video and came out perfect. I couldnt belive that i have done it perfect (like what we buy from Asian sweet shop) within 20 minutes. Being a south Indian I tried it once in a sweet shop and since then (i dont even knew what it was called) I wanted to try it again and without knowing the name i used to ask for it in shops but now I can make it at home! Thanks for this lovely recipe.

[shwekutty]

i tried it and it came out perfect!!!love u guys!i just made couple of changes.i added a bit of chilly powder to the mixture and also i put the sheets in the fridge for couple of minutes before rolling it and it helped me roll it off easily :) you are the best!

[bindu1987]

when done in microwave at what temp. it should be cooked

[tpjl25]

I am so lucky to live in a city with a large South Asian population, so getting ingredients like 'hing' or 'besan' is really easy for me. What makes me even luckier is doing a search for khandvi and see you two ladies 'showing me the curry'! My best to you from Toronto. (Delicious recipe by the way. Thank you both!)

[joelsegel]

Ladies, i like your channel

[whackyp1]

hi... need one help...i tried making this yesterday....exactly how its shown by you guys...step by step....but somehow it didnt come out well...i couldnt make the rolls from the foil...they were really sticky...it didnt come out easily...can you tell me where did i go wrong and what should I do to improve on this???

Thanks so much for the help

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@whackyp1 : This is a very tricky dish to make - needs to be done right and very quickly. It is best to get help in spreading and rolling...having said that, I think that was consistency and the speed that might have been an issue.

[boskidhiman]

@whackyp1 - Hi Its Boski, Sometime ago I had tried this on back of a steel dinner plate rathar than using the foil and trust me it was lot easier to handle and came out perfectly. So u may wanna try this out.... Happy Cooking

[henbees]

can we make it without the hing? i am not used to the hing fragrance, it's a bit too strong for me

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@henbees : Yes, you can skip it altogether :)

[henbees]

@ShowMeTheCurry great! thanks for the tips and recipes, ladies

[hummmm13]

learn to EDIT guys. u r too slow n boring.time is not for wasting

[sarahbajju]

hi, Hetal and Anuja,,

This recipe is great :) . since i love GUJRATI food.. this one looked very easy.. Now i know that generally whn people make KHANDVI, they cook on the gas / stove, stirring continously.. thats tedious..!!

I wanted to ask u, after ur third round of microwaving.. the batter was quite thick and u immediately flattened it up on the foil, .. wht abt the rest of the batter that dint go on the foil ?? can i re heat that again in the oven or shud i spread the whole in one go ?

[gangaamamgai]

TOOOOO thick rolls !!! Bad

[preya321]

the older lady looks prettier and younger than the other one

[smsaxena5]

@preya321 did you really need to do this to someone? What did you gain by trying to insult someone? BTW how did you know that one was older if she indeed looked younger???

[preya321]

@smsaxena5 u are totally right, my bad, should never intentionally try to hurt someone. i was just making an observation..ashamed =(

[smsaxena5]

@preya321 I admire you for admitting this and for taking my remarks so positively. Thanks. We need more people like you.

[Coolblueocean2001]

@preya321

I think you should be ashamed of yourself.

I think both ladies look very nice!

[preya321]

@Coolblueocean2001 u are right...my bad.

[Coolblueocean2001]

@preya321

You are pathetic!

They are both pretty!

[jhootbolay]

hi can u tell me how we can make dall moong nimko, dal chana nimko ?thanks i will try this too

[ManasChawla]

easy to make indeed

[jilpesh]

Very nice ..... Thanks from Jilpesh Patel

[CookingRobsWay]

great idea and simple too. That is what I try to show in my videos...b/c something is simple dosen't mean it isnt as good

[aparaajita10]

Just sharing my experience: Toothpicks stuk ino khandvi? Not a goo idea...when you pick them up, u get only the toothpicks, the khandvi stays in the plate...the guest & the host, not a very happy camper. Been there, done that.

[amitneelam]

I like to put some oil and green chilies with mustard seeds inside before rolling.

[zairt]

I made it today came out well.....thanks a lot!

[nirubee]

its harder than it looks tried it but the batter still seems to be raw

[sneyaman11]

hi i first time tried khandvi and this is a lovely recipe....... can you tell me... For how many days we can preserve khandvi with or without oil tardka.......

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@sneyaman11 : It is best if had within 2 to 3 days :)

Store in the refrigerator!

[meighantosten]

I tried this recipe out for a friends baby shower and it was a hit! I did add 2 of my own things to it, but the recipe was great!

[oshkosh1]

WE MADE KHANDVI!!!! but the stove top works much better than the microwave.

[1312savy]

the worst part was microwaving it.the paste was watery and with lots of lumps.i did blend it,but it didn't workout. i tried the same on stove top and it came out really well.i would say u better post the video showing on stove top as well.

[1312savy]

this is the worst of the worst recipe of khandvi, it came out horrible,please remove this video or post an alternative recipe so that people wont be misleaded

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@1312savy

We sorry to hear your khandvi didn't come out well, however so many of our viewers have had excellent results with this recipe. What was the problem you faced? Maybe we can help.

[ymakeup]

@1312savy

The alternate recipe is to avoid yogurt or buttermilk. just add water, for sourness add citric acid it will work. I hope it helps.

[ainetzuki29]

@1312savy

when i did first time it was perfect.second time the whole thing was messed up because the microwavable bowl was thin.After that i am taking only thick bowls and its perfect)))

Thank u fir the recipe)))My hubby love it)))

[nehax0x]

@1312savy maybe your just a bad cook. dont blame them :) it worked well for me

[sdesai2129]

Dear Anuja and Hetal I tried the khandvi but it won't properly roll because it breaks and can you give me some tips for proper folding

Thx

Suhail

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@sdesai2129

If the rolls are breaking then it has not been spread thin enough. You microwave might be more powerful than ours and you may need to cook the batter less so that it spreads more.

[zairt]

@ShowMeTheCurry can u please block this guy indiansarecheap1 his comments are annoying!

[mandygoon]

@sdesai2129 it happens when u overcook the khandvi paste and if u dont roll it out immediately. it should be a "hot gooey mixture " to give you that right rolling out. If you live at a cool place, you would need to keep the foil or plantain leaf or plastic sheet where u apply "warm" whilst rolling out.

[ketankshukla]

Hey Hetal and Anuja, do you guys have a non-microwave way of doing this?

I usually cook my stuff on the stove and oven.

Would appreciate your input! Thanks!

Keep up the wonderful videos! :-)

[MsNanduraj]

Hey hetal & anuja, I tried for the first time after following your steps....but i couldn't get rid of lumps, I was managed to spread however couldn't roll as it was in paste consistency.....

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@MsNanduraj

You may need to use a hand blender to remove the lumps, however, if it was in a paste consistency, it probably needs to cook longer. All microwaves are different so your's must be a lower power than our's.

[POSWO22]

How far ahead of time can you make this dish before a party?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@POSWO22

Even the day before is fine.

[ronakvaland]

i love kandvi! too good!

[belact]

The violent change that microwaving causes to the food molecules forms new life forms called radiolytic compounds. These are mutations that are unknown in the natural world. Ordinary cooking also causes the formation of some radiolytic compounds (which is no doubt one reason why it is better to eat plenty of raw food), but microwaving cooking causes a much greater number. This then causes deterioration in your blood and immune system. It degenerates the food. So never use microwave for cooking.

[zairt]

@belact good info..but it doesn't make anysense giving it on a cooking channel...imean this isn't proved. and nobody likes eating raw food................!

[belact]

@zairt It does make sense bc they can make it on stove top and not use microwave.

[fostercity700]

This looks amazing receipe and easy to cook

I was under the impression that it is very hard to make looking at the shape.

Thanks a lot!

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@fostercity700 : Thank you :)

[giannisacco]

You deserve top marks for this, ladies. This looks absolutely delicious and this dish has possibilities for variation that make it very appealing. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@giannisacco : Thank you :)

[vishlesha1987]

Thankyou

[patelsneha]

Thanks

[sheetalbhanti]

Hey 1 tip...here in Gujarat, we pour the tempering and a li'l bit of the coconut & cilantro on the spread out khandvi, before rolling. This ensures that you get the flavour of the tempering evenly thru the khandvi...u can try it out

[ShowMeTheCurry]

We are sure it'll be great...will give it a shot! Thanks for sharing :)

[newt20002]

did anyone knowtis they said Asafadida in the ingrediance twice???

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Yes, you heard correctly. The asafoetida goes into the recipe at two different times...in the batter and in the seasoning.

[Bellacullenthelovely]

hi miss.hital and miss.anuja i hope i have spelled the names right sorry if i did'nt i am not asian or indian but i love ur vidoes i am franch and i always try ur food my self.thnks for uploading!!bye liala

[DaniAmur]

Tell us how it tastes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­

[Fiamorso]

Don't use a microwave, don't have a microwave, don't want a microwave, don't need a microwave. So how long does it have to cook the normal way?

[VaijayantiUSA]

Beautiful bracelet,  Anuja.

[abhiramimuthu]

You have some great recipes on your site. Unfortunately this khandvi recipe was a bit of a disappointment for me. It tasted too raw.

[Shepherdess501]

I really miss india, your videos remind me of back home! Thank you!

[MissPatel2]

Hiiiii

am a Gujju n i LOVEEEE khandviii since am a lil girl i luv it am 18 n i still luv it !!!!! my mom n i always try to make it but n always turn out to be a day try soo i rellli apreciate the vidoeee thxxx u a millionn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sb106]

hi, i just made this and at first it wouldn't roll properly, so i left it for a while and when i came back it did roll once i got it going, but at the starting it would crack and mush. anyways, i got them made, but when i ate them they were really mushy. do u know what might have gone wrong?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

If the khandvi tastes mushy, the batter probably did not cook enough. Every microwave is different so you have to adjust the time a little bit for your microwave.

[Karishmailyas]

Thanks heaps that was Awesome, can you please show us how to make Fafda-the ones tht you eat on Dushera. Plssssssssssss

[zarined]

Totally yum I never thought I could make it its so simple

[nickx1606]

Hey ladies,

Thanks a lot for this recipie i gave it a try on a rainy evening!!Whn my hubby was back home it was a SURPRISE for him..

It rocked our evening with hot sips of Ginger tea..

wow!!

Thanks a tonn n plz put up more recipies for evening snack!!

Much appriciated.

Luv,Nicky!!

[fsharaf333]

wat is hing???? u use this often.... can i substite it with something else??

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Hing (also known as asafoetida) is a very pungent spice that is believed to help with digestion. A very small amount adds a unique flavor, but unfortunately, there is no substitute for it. You can leave it out if you can't find it.

[tamlush23]

THANKS A LOT

i just have a question if i put 2 cups should i put more minutes for microwave too

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Chickpea (besan) tends to thicken very quickly so it would be best to stick to the amounts in the recipe and make multiple batches rather than to double the quantity.

[AbstractMan23]

oh well i tried making this and it was not successful.

i followed all the steps but i was just left with a thick sludge that would not set, or roll up.

maybe i was laying down too much batter mix onto the foil...?

thanks anyway.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Since all microwaves are different, you may have needed to cook the mixture a little longer. Spreading the batter too thick will cause it to break while rolling but it will still set.

[AbstractMan23]

ok thanks, i will try again. my gujarati friend said that i should try on the stove instead and whisk very well. she said it would be very tiring as you have to whisk a lot!

[ashblackhawk]

always do it in microwave,the end result is same with 5% effort, on stove you'll end up stiring it endlessly and its needless

[princessenigma]

here's a tip when the batter thickens, roll some batter between your fingers , it should not stick give it another 20 secs in the microwave. this should do the trick

[AbstractMan23]

so it is supposed to stick or not?

[coolynav]

how to make without microwave??

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Just cook the mixture in a heavy bottom pan on the stove. You may need a little extra water and be sure to keep stirring constantly.

[loverutika]

Thank you so much for sharing such easy recipe. I thought it would be hard to cook khandavi on gas myself alone but without my mum i can easily do it in microwave. Thank you again.

[desiboy1436]

Thank. I will try this.

[sumitjha25]

Hetal n Anuja.......... bringing gujrat closer to you :-)

great simple recipe keep up the good work..............

[renujari]

Great video on the method...takes the fear out of making this dish.... especially helpful is how you spread the hot khandvi mixture. Additional tips for those attempting this recipe... place the foil on a damp counter top surface. It will stay in place while you spread the mixture and roll the khandvi. When rolling, make the rolls a little less tight so that the oil and the spices from the vagaar can seep in for better flavor.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Great tips. Thanks!

[gunkapoor]

i suggest it's best not to use microwave in your life. i know it's convenient, but....please...for your own sake.

[avnijohri]

Wow... i am all set to try this microwave method for this evening snack... :-) i dont have a hand blender ... hope it turns out well with a whisk

[pathu32]

YUMMMMM

[presism]

wow.. thanx a lot. now i will make it myself when she is not around. I make good Teekha Gathia. M best in making ice.

jai hind

[p2687]

i love khandvi my gran makes the best!

[amiastonishing]

hi gals when r u making gujarati style undhiyu?waiting for that 1

[megharaval]

dear hetal,

please tell meif sugar is more in basudi so what to do it's really very urgent i want to know plz.reply me very soon.

thanks

[ShowMeTheCurry]

You could try to add some Instant dry non-fat milk powder in it. It's hard to add plain milk because you'd have to cook it down again. The only down side is that it may change the taste a little bit.

[megharaval]

hi, thanks for your suggestion.

[jothikasry]

You forgot add ginger and greechilli paste into the besan batter.

[barodacyril]

how do i beat the batter each time i finish microwaving as i dont own a handblender what is the subsitute except buying one??? I understand from your comments the joshis that u recommend a blender to beat than a whisk..

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Without a hand blender (either the immersion one like we show or one that you use for cake batter), the batter may be lumpy. The only solution we can think of is cooking the batter on the stove where you can use a whisk to constantly stir it, preventing any lumps from forming. You would probably need to increase the yogurt/water amount to compensate for the stove (probably 1 additional cup).

[shreesai2009]

hey its so simple!!!!!!!!!!i love khandavi v much.i used to miss it but now i can make it

thanks for this video!!!!!!!!!!.

[AJ9211]

cool. even though i'm a gujju, I don't know how its done traditionally. though I've wondered. but this is a quick simple method.

Can also be served with very fine sev (savory variety) to add a crunchy texture to the spongy khandvi.

can I just say one thing - 3:00- 3:0 CUSTARD! ;)

[choco33333333]

is it ok if i use plastic wrap instead of tinfoil?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

You cannot use plastic wrap but you can use the back of a baking sheet (lightly greased).

[ShowMeTheCurry]

You could dissolve some sugar in water and sprinkle the sweet water on the khandvi.

[tantejsuk]

No! No! No!.....come on ladies ........sugar on khandvi is a complete no no. Do not even suggest to try!

Also a quick word......You have taught so much to this gujarati man, that my sasuji now asks me what new 'vangi' I am going to try.

[choco33333333]

is it ok if i only used gram flour and yogurt for this recipe?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

It should be fine but the asafoetida makes the the gram flour easier on your stomach and the turmeric provides the nice color.

[2joshis]

Hey Ladies,

My husband and I were so excited to try this recipe when we saw it because it looked so much easier than the traditional method. We followed your instructions to a tee. We sifted the besan beforehand and made sure that our batter had no lumps. Somehow, it still turned out lumpy after cooking it in the microwave. It did not peel off easily either like in the video. Any idea where we went wrong? Could it have been the besan we used? Maybe it was old. Would love your thoughts...

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Since this is a cook and mix, cook and mix method, the besan does tend to thicken up in places. We got around it by using a hand blender - all the lumps were taken care of. Wondering if you tried to break the lumps by hand or with a hand blender? Also, if you spread the batter too thin, it can be a little harder to peel off.

[sweetprinces81]

Thanks a lot!

[fyadub1]

my parents are from gujurat but the method my mom and aunties use is so complex and intimidating... thank u for showing it in a do-able way! thank u! p.s -u have lovely voices =)

[mbhatt18]

Hi, Hetal and Anuja,............

thanks lot for such a wonderful and easy reciepe.....this microwave idea worked so good......and kitchen foil idea was fantastic.......so mess and cleaning hassles...........i really learnt a lot from your website...........thanks million once again......

[bindusrichandan]

this is the best food site i ever seen...all the recipes r really easy n quick...i learned a lot from this site..

so thanx a lot to both of u.

[chunkymonkey423]

The foil is a great idea. I've tried this recipe in the past with the traditional "thalis" and it's just a hassle. The microwave method is definitely worth trying in the future. Great recipes ladies!

[tekobari]

You're so obviously home cooks and not pros, that it makes us feel we can do it if we pay attention, too. Your directions are clear and slow enough to be followed; fast enough that we're not bored.

You guys are just great.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Thank you!  You're too kind.

[CaptBart]

OK, Ladies, ya gotta get some lav mics, the ambient room mic just is not working.

Radio shack has fairly cheap but good enough ones, it'll cut out that room echo.

:)

Good job, tho' love the shows.

[keyamusic]

Quick and easy dish! Thanks for posting.

[RainbowPalette]

This is my fav dish!

[leenasalhotra]

Excellent video and looks very very easy. Just a couple of days ago my husband told me that he feels like eating this ! And now i know an easy trick to make it. Thanks a lot.....You guys rock!

[nuttysweetz]

uno m jst begining to strt cookin n ven i saw dis on search site on utube so i jst took out ol da recipies i found it so helpful...........wow.keep up da work

[Manjulasbiggestfan]

I just made it and it turned out great, just as shown!, thank you. We are Punjabi and I added a bit of hot red dry chili to the batter and sprinkled a bit on lemon juice to finish, just before eating along with the Cilantro. Many thanks

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Perfect! You're welcome!

[Manjulasbiggestfan]

is the foil greased?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

The foil does not need to be greased.

[marushacruz]

can you make this in advance if u have a party..do they have to be hot when u serve? how long can you store this? thanks!

[ShowMeTheCurry]

This is a perfect appetizer to make in advance (even the day before). It does not have to be re-heated. Store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until about an hour or two before your party. They taste best at room temperature. For a fresher taste, add the garnishing and seasoning on the day of the party.

[krizem]

Any chance of say some indian spice infused vegetarian/vegan spring rolls..... of course deep fried?

[BinaOZ]

Hi Hetal an Anuja,

Thanks for the wonderful recipe.Using aluminium foil is a great way to avoid mess and cleaning.

I love your site it is very useful for people leaving abroad

Bina.....Australia

[greentwinkle]

yo this is my fav :) I am gonna make this..I used to make it in India :) thanks for doing this..u guys rock

[fyshy1]

This looks really great!.... I would like to make this but have not found asofoetida in the stores. Apart from Hing, is it called anything else? Thanks for the uploads, I enjoy them greatly.... :)

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Most Indian/Pakistani grocery stores will carry it. We don't know of any other official name for asofoetida (other spellings - asafoetida, asafetida).

[adamp108]

very interesting recipe -- thanks!

[derubala]

in batter you may add a bit of garlic powder, will give a little zest to your khandvi.

I am surati, we add garlic.

I did learn a trick from you.

so, Thank you for up load!

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Garlic sounds yummy!