Try this popular snack at home.
Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Papad khara/Baking soda | 1 Teaspoon | |
Salt | 4 Teaspoon ((to taste)) | |
Besan | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
Carom seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
White chili powder/Red chili powder | 1 Pinch | |
Oil | 4 Cup (64 tbs) ((3 cups for frying)) |
MAKING
1.In a saucepan heat together water, papad khara and ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
2.If using baking powder do not heat the water.
3.In a bowl add the besan, carom seeds, chili powder and salt to taste mix well
4.Add 6 tablespoons oil and mix well.
5.Add the prepared water into the besan mixture slowly and mix well to get a gooey dough.
6.Add more 3-4 tablespoons oil and mix well after each addition.
7.In a deep fry pan, heat oil.
8.Pull out a morsel of the dough and add into the gathia maker.
9.Fit the desired shape of the mold to the maker outlet and squeeze the dough in a circular motion in the hot oil.
10.Fry till crispy and lightly golden.
11.Remove onto a dish lined with absorbent paper.
SERVING
12.Serve with tea or coffee.
Serving size Complete recipe
Calories 8857Calories from Fat 8208
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 929 g1429.2%
Saturated Fat 120 g600%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 9251 mg385.46%
Total Carbohydrates 114 g38%
Dietary Fiber 21 g84%
Sugars 21 g
Protein 44 g88%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet