Gathiya(bengal gram flour strands) Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a mixing bowl, combine Bengal gram flour, cumin seeds, black pepper, turmeric, salt, and oil.
• STEP 2.Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
• STEP 4.Take a portion of the dough and press it through a sev maker or a piping bag with a thin nozzle to form thin strands directly into the hot oil.
• STEP 5.Fry the strands until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 6.Remove the fried gathiya from the oil and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
• STEP 7.Allow the gathiya to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
• STEP 8.Serve the gathiya as a snack with chutneys or use it as a topping for chaats.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the dough is not too soft or too hard. It should be pliable and easy to press through the sev maker.
• Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences. You can add more or less cumin, black pepper, or turmeric.
• To make the gathiya extra crispy, you can add a pinch of baking soda to the dough.
• Store the gathiya in an airtight container to maintain its crispiness and freshness.

Storage and Serving

• Store the gathiya in an airtight container at room temperature.
• Serve the gathiya as a snack with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or tomato ketchup.
• You can also use the gathiya as a topping for chaats like sev puri or bhel puri.