- 1. Firstly, in a large kadai take 2½ cup water.
- 2. Add 1 chilli, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp ajwain, ¼ tsp baking soda and 1 tsp salt. Traditionally, papad khar is added in place of baking soda.
- 3. Mix well and get water to boil for 3 minutes.
- 4. Further, add 1 cup rice flour and stir well.
- 5. Stir continuously until the rice flour absorbs all the water.
- 6. Break the lumps and form a soft and fluffy mixture.
- 7. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes or until rice flour are cooked completely.
- 8. Finally, enjoy khichu topped with peanut oil and pickle masala.