Homemade Crispy Besan Papadi GathiyaVeg
Enjoy the authentic taste of crispy, flavorful homemade Besan Papadi Gathiya. This popular Indian snack is perfect for teatime and can be prepared easily at home with basic pantry ingredients. By following a specific technique of whisking oil and water until light and fluffy, you achieve the perfect texture that rivals store-bought farsan. Infused with aromatic hing and a special blend of spices, these snacks are undeniably addictive, fresh, and much healthier than market alternatives.
Ingredients
1 cup Oil
1 cup Water
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
to taste Salt
2 cups Gram Flour (besan)
1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
1 tsp Coriander Cumin Powder
Instructions
1
In a bowl, combine 1 cup oil, 1/2 cup water, and baking soda. Whisk vigorously until the mixture turns white and frothy.
2
Add hing and salt, then gradually fold in the sifted besan, whisking continuously to keep the texture light.
3
The batter should be smooth and soft. If using a specific papadi press (jara), ensure the consistency is slightly thin; if using a sev maker, the batter can be slightly thicker.
4
Heat oil in a deep pan on medium-low flame.
5
Place the batter on the jara and press with your palm to drop the dough strips directly into the oil.
6
Fry on a low flame until crispy and golden. Avoid high heat to prevent them from becoming soft.
7
Once fried, toss the hot papadi with a mix of black pepper powder, coriander-cumin powder, salt, and extra hing for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
