Description
These Healthy Steamed Spinach Rolls, a twist on the traditional Indian snack ‘Khandvi’, are vibrant and nutritious, thanks to the addition of spinach.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) chickpea flour/green gram flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) yogurt/curd
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped spinach leaves
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water
- 1/2 tsp red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- A pinch of asafoetida powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil (for tempering)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds (for tempering)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for tempering)
- 2-3 green chilies, chopped (for tempering)
- 10-12 curry leaves (for tempering)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine chickpea flour, yogurt, chopped spinach, water, red chilly powder, sugar, salt, and asafoetida. Blend until you have a very fine paste.
- Transfer the batter to a thick-bottomed pan or non-stick vessel. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously to avoid lumps, for about 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
- Quickly spread the cooked batter onto a greased surface or back of a large plate, spreading it thinly and evenly with a spatula.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes. Once set, cut into strips and carefully roll each strip into a tight roll.
- For tempering, heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, chopped green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute until the seeds start to crackle.
- Pour the tempering over the spinach rolls and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure the batter is lump-free for a smooth texture.
- If you’re new to making Khandvi, try using half the recipe to practice the rolling technique.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 5