Vegan Khaandvi (Indian dough roll ups) by KC (Kalpana Christian Sharma)

Vegan Khaandvi (Indian Gram flour roll ups) 

I am finding different ways to do dairy free recipes. 😊

This Khaandvi is made with Almond yogurt alternative (Silk brand). It tastes just as good. 

Ingredients: 

1 cup besan (chick pea/gram flour), 

3 cups Vegan chhaas (thin butter milk) (I add 1 and half cup yogurt alternative and 1 and half cup water. Add more water as needed. Somehow for Vegan version I had to add more water. 

Salt, as per taste

Half to 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 

2 or 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to get the sour taste for chaas.

For Tadka (tempering) and garnishing

Cumin seeds, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, 2-3 tablespoons or so oil, asefoetida (hing spice), a little like 2 teaspoons sugar and 2-3 tablespoons water. 

Chopped green chillies and cilantro and shredded coconut for garnishing.

Method: 

1. Sift the flour and mix with the chhaas, add salt, turmeric powder and lemon juice. Blend it in a blender to mix well. 

2. Pour it in a nonstick or heavy based pot and heat on medium slow heat. Keep stirring to avoid sticking to the pot or lumping unnecessarily.  In few minutes you will see it thicken. Keep cooking and stirring for about 5 to 7 min. Feel it with your finger and thumb to see if it is good thick consistency, it should not be runny or thinner. Able to stay firm on a surface and not stick. 

3. Turn off the gas. Spread aluminium foil almost 24 inches or more longer and wider. So you can spread and roll out thinner. If need be put a plastic wrap on top and lightly roll with a rolling pin. 

4. In a minute or two, you will be able to cut strips and roll. It should be quick and easy to pull out as you roll. (If it doesn't then the  mixture is not ready) 

5. Arrange the roll ups in a plate. 

6. Give tadka (vaghaar) with Mustard seeds, Cummin seeds, sesame seeds, hing, oil by heating and when it crackles, add water and sugar. 

7. Spread the tadka (vaghaar) on top of each khaandvi and garnish with shredded coconut, cilantro and chopped green chilies.

Enjoy. 

BY KC (Kalpana Christian Sharma)