Khamdi Recipes

KHAMDI

Steps:

• Put the channa dal, urad dal and the rice in a bowl.
• Add water till it covers the surface of these.
• Allow to remain soaked for 4-5 hours.
• Grind all together in a mixie.
• Transfer to a big bowl.
• Allow to ferment overnight.
• The following morning, whisk the mixture of the dals and rice, so as to incorporate as much air as possible into it.
• Add some water, salt, turmeric powder, ginger-chilli paste and baking soda.
• Grease a thali with oil on the sides and base as well.
• Pour a thin layer (evenly spread it out) onto the thali.
• Steam for 5-7 minutes.
• Unmold onto a plate.
• Put into a bowl and mash it well.
• Now, heat some oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds, allow to crackle, then and the mashed mixture.
• Mix.
• Add garlic paste and fry till the raw smell is gone.
• Add sugar and mix well.
• Garnish with cilantro, sevain and coconut.
• Serve immediately.