firstly, in a large kadai take 2½ cup water.

add 1 chilli, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp ajwain, ¼ tsp baking soda and 1 tsp salt. traditionally, papad khar is added in place of baking soda.

mix well and get water to boil for 3 minutes.

further, add 1 cup rice flour and stir well.

stir continuously until the rice flour absorbs all the water.

break the lumps and form a soft and fluffy mixture.

cover and simmer for 6 minutes or until rice flour are cooked completely.

finally, enjoy khichu topped with peanut oil and pickle masala.