Soft and Crispy Homemade Gujarati GathiyaVeg
Enjoy the authentic taste of soft, melt-in-the-mouth Gujarati Gathiya made right in your kitchen. This traditional snack, known for its mild spice and perfect crispiness, is a tea-time favorite. Follow this simple guide to create a smooth, pliable dough that yields light and fluffy Gathiya every time. Perfect for holidays or everyday snacking, these can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month. Serve these delicious treats with a hot cup of tea or your favorite chutney.
Ingredients
2 bowl Gram Flour (besan)
1 tsp Black Pepper (roughly crushed)
1 pinch Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
1 bowl Oil
to taste Salt
1 pinch Baking Soda
For frying Oil
1 bowl Water
1 glass Water
Instructions
1
In a large bowl, combine gram flour, crushed black pepper, and crushed carom seeds. Mix well.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/2 bowl of oil, 1/2 bowl of water, baking soda, and salt. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture turns thick, pale, and creamy like ghee.
3
Gradually add this prepared creamy mixture to the gram flour. Mix gently without adding extra water initially to ensure a stiff texture.
4
Once combined, knead the dough. Gradually add small amounts of water, kneading and pressing the dough until it becomes soft and pliable. This step is crucial for the final texture.
5
Whisk the dough with a spoon for another 2-3 minutes to make it airy and light in color.
6
Grease a Gathiya press (or sieve) and your hands thoroughly with oil.
7
Place the dough into the press and squeeze directly into the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding.
8
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium flame.
9
Fry until the bubbles subside and the Gathiya turn a light golden color. Remove and drain on paper towels.
10
Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
