Amiri Khaman, Gujarati Sev Khamani Recipe
by Tarla Dalal

amiri khaman recipe | Gujarati sev khamani | Surti sev khamani | with amazing 20 images.

Amiri khaman is nothing but a spicy tea-time snack made of crumbled khaman dhoklas tempered with garlic and mixed with pomegranate seeds and coconut. If you have leftover khaman dhokla's it would be a bonus as it would make the process quicker and easier to make Surti sev khamani.

Making khaman dhokla is not at all a task, the recipe is very simple and luscious. We have given the recipe of khaman dhokla at the bottom of the page and is the main part of the amiri khaman recipe. To make khaman dhokla, combine the besan, semolina, sugar, ginger-green chilli paste, lemon juice and salt with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk to get a smooth batter.Just before steaming, add the fruit salt and mix lightly.Pour the mixture immediately to a greased 175 mm. (7") diameter thali and spread evenly by rotating the thali clockwise. Steam in a steamer for 10 to 12 minutes or till the dhoklas are cooked. Keep aside.Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the sesame seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add ½ cup of water and mix well.Pour the tempering over the prepared dhoklas and spread it evenly. Wait for 5 minutes so that the water is absorbed completely. Use this khaman dhokla to make amiri khaman.

Further to make amiri khaman recipe, crumble the dhoklas in a bowl, you can even get ready made khaman dhokla's that are easily available in the market. Next, heat the oil in a kadhai and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the garlic, you can even use garlic paste and if you like your food spicy add green chillies. Next, add asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds. Pour this tempering over the crumbled khaman dhokla and mix well. Add the sugar, pomegranate seeds which would not only add sweetness but also give a mouthfeel, coriander and coconut and mix well. Just before serving Surti sev khamani, add the sev.

Why, we can even say that this recipe was invented with the intention of making good use of leftover khaman dhoklas! Serve Gujarati sev khamani garnished with sev and relish the unique flavour of this quick recipe. Those who do not like garlic can omit it.

Here are some more Gujarati farsan recipes like Doodhi Muthia, Rice Panki, Dakor na Gota, Damni Dhokla , Ghughra and Khandvi that can be had as a snack or as a side dish to complement the main course.

Enjoy amiri khaman recipe | Gujarati sev khamani | Surti sev khamani | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

Preparation Time: 10 mins   Cooking Time: 2 mins   Total Time: 12 mins     4Makes 4 servings
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