Bajra Khichu with Masala Dahi
by Tarla Dalal
Khichu is a quick and easy snack, which never fails to sort out a sudden hunger pang! This all-time favourite Gujarati snack has a dough-like consistency and a semi-spicy taste, which is very pleasing to the palate when had hot and fresh.
Here is a fabulous khichu made with bajra flour. It has a nice, homely taste that combines beautifully with curds, flavoured with spice powders and an aromatic tempering.
Serve the Bajra Khichu with Masala Dahi immediately after preparation as it tends to thicken very fast.
Have a go at other bajra based snacks like the Bajra Onion Muthia and Bajra, Rice and Sprouts Moong Puda .
Bajra Khichu with Masala Dahi recipe - How to make Bajra Khichu with Masala Dahi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 servings
For Bajra Khichu
1/2 cup bajra (black millet) flour
a pinch of baking soda
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
For The Masala Dahi
1/2 cup thick curds (dahi)
1 tsp powdered sugar
salt to taste
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For the masala dahi
- For the masala dahi
- Combine the curds, sugar and salt in a deep bowl, mix well using a whisk.
- Heat oil in a small non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, green chillies and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Switch off the flame, add the garam masala, chilli powder and turmeric powder and mix well.
- Pour it over the curd mixture and coriander and mix well. Keep aside.
For bajra khichu
- For bajra khichu
- Heat ¾ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, add the baking soda, cumin seeds, green chillies, salt and oil, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the bajra flour, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously with help of a rolling pin.
- Serve immediately topped it with masala dahi.
| Energy | 264 cal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 327.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 14.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 117.8 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 42.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 137.1 mg |
| Sodium | 13 mg |
| Potassium | 122.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |
My husband loves rice flour khichu but he cannot have it because he’s diabetic. I tried this recipe and we both loved it.
Being a Sindhi I always wanted to try this popular Gujrati snack. Using bajra has made it so healthy too. The recipe is so easy to follow and Masala Dahi makes it even more delicious.