{"id":4236,"date":"2009-03-02T12:50:41","date_gmt":"2009-03-02T19:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ecurry.com\/blog\/?p=4236"},"modified":"2013-10-28T09:44:40","modified_gmt":"2013-10-28T16:44:40","slug":"savory-layered-nut-stuffed-chickpea-swirls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ecurry.com\/blog\/starters-snacks\/savory-layered-nut-stuffed-chickpea-swirls\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuffed Khandvi: Savory Layered & Nut Stuffed Chickpea Swirls"},"content":{"rendered":"

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These look like Khandvis<\/a>, \u00a0because they are Khandvis… only I have layered them & stuffed them. Basic old recipes are treasures, however sometimes when that adventurous itch rears it’s head, I need to give in to my temptations to the looming who knows what will happen. Sometimes the adventure is a disaster, other times quite fulfilling. This was during those times, when I got a little itchy… & the itchy witch was pretty daring for I had never made Khandvis before!\u00a0 Along with\u00a0the”\u00a0first time”\u00a0 of making Khandvis, came the desire to deviate. I must say & as you can see – I was happy to hop this time. So why shy away from trying something new & delicious from the traditional base recipes?<\/p>\n

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This\u00a0 is a quick microwave version, which I had seen in Sia’s Blog <\/a>(Monsoon Spice). I have followed her recipe, but layered these with Mint & Coriander Chutney & spread some coarsely ground\/very finely chopped lightly toasted almonds on them, before I rolled these up.\u00a0 So what do you say to a little piece of\u00a0\u00a0this Layered \u00a0&\u00a0Health \u00a0Stuffed Chickpea Swirl ?<\/p>\n

These are really great for parties or to stuff yourself till you are full. Everyone knows the health benefits of chickpeas, not to talk about some fresh chutney or pesto & almonds. Prepare them ahead, cut them into bite size pieces, serve them on a toothpick at room temperature & see them disappear soon…Sending these healthy bites to HOTM<\/strong><\/a>, hosted by Michelle of The Accidental Scientist<\/a>. The Theme is Finger Foods this time.<\/p>\n

This\u00a0 time I made 2 sets of these, one with the layer & stuffing & the other just the plain original way.<\/p>\n

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Now for the recipe…<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. 1 cup Besan\/Gram\/Chickpea\u00a0Flour<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. 3 cups Sour Butter Milk\/1 cup Sour Yogurt+2 cups Water<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. 1-2 Green Chillies, ground to paste (If you do not want it spicy, omit this)<\/li>\n
  4. \u00bd inch Ginger, ground to paste<\/li>\n
  5. A big pinch of Hing\/Asafoetida<\/li>\n
  6. A\u00a0 pinch of Turmeric Powder<\/li>\n
  7. 1\/2 Cup Chutney or Pesto of your Choice<\/li>\n
  8. 1\/2 Cup Lightly Toasted Almonds<\/li>\n
  9. Salt to taste<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For Tempering:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. 2-3 Green Chillies, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. 3\u00a0tablespoon Fresh Coconut grated<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. 2\u00a0tablespoon Fresh Coriander\/Cilantro Leaves OR Curry leaves OR Both, finely chopped<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. 1\u00a0tablespoon Oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Take gram\/chickpea flour, turmeric powder, chilli and ginger paste, hing\/asafoetida and salt to taste in a microwave safe bowl and mix well. Add butter milk to the mixture and whisk\u00a0well with a egg beater.\u00a0 This takes a few minutes and Please make sure there are absolutley no lumps in the batter.\u00a0 The batter should be runny.<\/p>\n

      Place the bowl in a microwave and cook at high speed for 5 mins. Remove and mix the contents well again with an egg beater.<\/p>\n

      During this time , keep ready\u00a03-4 Big steel plates or glass chopping board or aluminium foil\u00a0(back of the baking tray, or metallic countertops work good too) \u00a0and\u00a0 use a spatula or the back of a flattened spoon to spread the batter. (Sia has a picture for these steps…. which explains much better)<\/p>\n

      Place the bowl of batter again in a microwave and cook uncovered for another 5 mins. Mix well and check if you can spread them thinly. If the mixture is still runny & feels & smell uncooked, place it again in microwave and cook for another 2-4 minutess.<\/p>\n

      Spread the thick batter quickly on the back of steel plates or glass chopping bowl or the foil. Spread it as thinly as possible.<\/p>\n

      Let it cool for 2-3 minutes.<\/p>\n

      This is a very quick process, so keep everything you need at hand & you have to work fast. The entire thing will take less than 12 minutes.<\/p>\n

      Spread a thin layer of Chutney or Pesto, whatever you are using on the batter layer. Here Please make sure that the chutney or the Pesto is not watery & runny, but thick.<\/p>\n

      Sprinkle the coarsely ground toasted almonds in a thin even layer over\u00a0the chutney\/pesto. Make sure that all these layers are thin, or you are not going to be able to roll as you have to do in the next step.<\/p>\n

      Then slice them with knife into\u00a01-1.5 inch long stripes and roll each stripe neatly. Place each rolls in a serving dish.<\/p>\n

      To\u00a0temper:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Heat oil in a skillet and add mustard seeds to it. When mustard starts to pop and splutter, add the sesame seeds & switch off the heat. Quickly add\u00a0chopped green chillies and the curry leaves.<\/p>\n

      Spread them evenly over rolled Swirls\/Khandvi. Serve them immediately garnished with coconut grates and chopped coriander leaves .<\/p>\n

      Enjoy these soft, flavorful healthy\u00a0 bites. Oh yes! I forgot to say that we had these for lunch.<\/p>\n

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      NOTE:<\/strong> Don\u2019t grease the plates\/cutting board\/foil\u00a0 with oil. The oil will make spreading the batter difficult.<\/p>\n

      This is a very freestlye recipe. Layer & stuff the rolls\/swirls with anything you want.. May be different things at different times for a new taste each time? Just make sure that whatever you are using for the layering cannot be a running watery consistency for the liquid with make the swirls wet & soggy.<\/p>\n

      Related Posts:<\/strong>
      \n      Fusion Farinata<\/strong><\/a>
      \n      Chickpea Salad with Roasted Tomatoes<\/strong><\/a>
      \n      Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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