Nylon Khaman

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gram flour (besan)
• 1 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ginger-green chili paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon fruit salt (eno)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Calories (per serving):

Cooking Steps:

1. Prepare Batter:
   • In a bowl, combine gram flour, semolina, yogurt, ginger-green chili paste, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
2. Add Eno (Fruit Salt):
   • Just before steaming, add fruit salt (eno) to the batter. Mix gently, and you will see the batter becoming frothy.
3. Steam the Batter:
   • Grease a steaming plate or cake tin. Pour the batter into it. Steam for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Temper the Khaman:
   • In a pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Once they splutter, pour this tempering over the steamed khaman.
5. Cut and Garnish:
   • Allow the khaman to cool slightly, then cut it into squares or diamonds. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
6. Serve:
   • Serve Nylon Khaman as a delightful snack, typically accompanied by green chutney or tamarind sauce.
7. Enjoy:
   • Enjoy the airy and flavorful Nylon Khaman, a quintessential part of Gujarati cuisine, perfect for any occasion.