Khandvi Recipe: Snack Healthy With Mouth-Melting Gujarati Staple

By Garima Johar

December 11, 2025

Khandvi is a spiral-shaped, fermented snack commonly prepared in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The besan-based snack not only melts in the mouth but is also healthy. Why don’t you make khandvi at home?

Ingredients

For the batter: 1 cup besan ¾ cup sour curd 2.25 cups of water 1 teaspoon ginger-chilli paste ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste 1 pinch hing For the tempering: 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds A few curry leaves 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 dried red chillies For garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves 2 tablespoons grated coconut

Step 1

Whisk besan, sour curd, water, ginger-green chilli paste, haldi, salt, and hing to make a batter.

Step 2

Grease a baking tray, pour the batter, and spread it into a thin layer. Cook on low heat.

Step 3

Once cooked, cut the khandvi into long rectangles and roll each strip.

Step 4

Heat some oil, add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves till fragrant.

Step 5

Pour the tempering on the khandvi rolls you just prepared.

Step 6

Garnish with chopped coriander and grated coconut, and serve with chutney.