Classic Papdi Gathiya with Papaya SambharoVeg
Enjoy the irresistible crunch of traditional Gujarati Papdi Gathiya, a classic tea-time snack made with wholesome chickpea flour and aromatic spices. Deep-fried until perfectly crisp and golden, these savory delights are light, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Serve them with spicy fried green chilies and tangy papaya sambharo for an authentic street-style experience. With their long shelf life, Papdi Gathiya are perfect for festivals, travel, evening snacks.
Ingredients
For Papdi Gathiya:
2 1⁄2 g Gram Flour (besan)
1 cup Water
1 cup Oil
1 tsp Alkaline Salt Powder
to taste Salt
For deep frying Oil
A pinch Asafoetida
For Papaya Sambharo:
1 piece Raw Papaya (grated)
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
to taste Salt
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
Step 1— For Making Papdi
1
In a bowl, add ½ cup water, ½ cup oil, ½ tsp papad khar, and salt to taste.
2
Mix with a hand whisker till it becomes a thick white emulsion
3
Place a sieve and add 250 grams or 2.5 cup gram flour in it.
4
Mix everything and make a soft dough.
5
Then in the dough, add little water at a time and make soft dough for gathiya.
6
Heat oil on medium flame. Put a small portion of dough into it, if it immediately comes to the surface without changing into brown then the oil is ready for frying.
7
Then place the papdi maker properly on kadai and grease with oil.
8
Then place soft dough on the papdi maker and rub it with your palm. Deep fry on medium heat till they turn crispy.
9
For another method, place the papdi plate in a greased sevmaker and fill it with dough. The above hot oil moves the machine into circular motion. Also, deep fry all papdi on medium heat.
Step 2— For Making Papaya Sambharo
1
Cut and slice raw papaya with a slicer.
2
Then add 1 tsp red chilli powder, salt to taste, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp lemon juice in it.
3
Mix everything and serve.
4
Serving suggestions – serve papdi gathiya with papaya sambharo and fried chilles.
