Bhavnagari Ganthiya

Ganthiya (Gujarati: ગાંઠિયા/ગાંઠીયા) are deep-fried Indian snacks made from chickpea flour.[1] Along with Khakhra, Fafda, Dhokla, and Khandvi (among others), they are among the most popular snacks originating from the Indian state of Gujarat. They are a popular teatime snack not only in Gujarat but across India and also among NRIs across the world.[1][2] They are sometimes soft and not always crunchy like most other Indian snacks.[3] A sweeter version is called Mitha Ganthiya. Bhavnagar city of Gujarat is famous for its variety of Ganthiya.

Preparation

Besan (chickpea flour), chilli powder, turmeric, ajwain (carom seeds) and salt are mixed along with water to form a stiff dough. The dough is placed in a sev making machine, fixed with a thick sev plate. The ganthiya are pressed out in a circular motion into hot oil. They are turned over and fried till crisp. Then they are lifted out from the oil and drained on absorbent paper before being stored in an airtight jar.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 KapilDave (13 December 2011). "Tourists use ganthiya to lure birds at Nal Sarovar". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 8 November 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  2. ↑ Kavoor, Rekha (13 October 2010). "Dandiya nights light up city life". The Times of India. TNN. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  3. ↑ Elias, Esther (14 November 2013). "On the Kutch food trail". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Ganthia (Chickpea Snack) Recipe by Niru Gupta". NDTV Food. Retrieved 26 December 2023.


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