Gujarati Snack Batters You Can Prepare Using A Hand Blender

Updated:Mar 26, 2025

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Do you want to make authentic Gujarati snacks but are scared by the traditional ways of preparation? Are you wondering how to achieve consistency in the batter? Do not worry about using a hand blender; you can prepare complicated batters quickly and lump-free.

Gujarati Snack Batters You Can Prepare Using A Hand Blender

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Gujarati cuisine is popular for its wide variety of snacks (farsan), which strike a balance between taste, texture, and nutritional content. From the crispy Fafda to the fluffy Khaman Dhokla, these snacks are delicious accompaniments to any meal or as standalone treats. These popular delicacies were traditionally made by time-consuming grinding, soaking, and fermentation procedures that could take several hours or even days.

With a well-equipped hand blender, this preparation procedure can be done within just a couple of minutes. The use of Usha's hand blender simplifies the procedure, which makes it possible to achieve smooth, lump-free consistency with little effort. Here are some of the batter recipes given which you can effortlessly prepare with your Usha's hand blender.

Khaman Dhokla Batter

Every Gujarati home loves khaman dhokla, a delicious fluffy steamed snack made with gram flour (besan). To prepare its batter in a bowl, combine besan, turmeric powder, ginger-green chilli paste, and salt to taste. Add water and yoghurt or lemon juice in another bowl. Blend the besan mixture and water with Usha's hand blender until lump-free and smooth. Let the batter rest for about 15-20 minutes to ferment slightly.

Khandvi Batter

Khandvi is another traditional Gujarati snack which is distinguished by its carefully rolled, soft, silky sheets seasoned with sesame, mustard seeds and coconut. In a bowl, mix together besan, yoghurt, water, turmeric powder, and salt to taste and make the batter. Blend the mixture with Usha's hand blender until it's smooth.

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Fafda Batter

Fafda, a crispy snack made from gram flour, is typically eaten as part of a traditional breakfast with spicy chutney. To make the batter, put besan in a mixing bowl with carom seeds (ajwain), turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Using Usha's hand blender, blend till the mixture resembles smooth dough and gradually add water to it. Then, let it rest for around half an hour before using.

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Khichu Batter

Khichu, a traditional Gujarati steamed snack prepared with rice flour and is frequently topped with spices and oil. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix rice flour with water to make the khichu batter. Stir constantly until it thickens, which normally takes 5 to 7 minutes. Add spices like cumin seeds, finely chopped green chillies, salt to taste, and a pinch of turmeric powder. If you want a creamier texture, use Usha's hand blender to blend the mixture until it's smooth after it's cooked.

Handvo Batter

Handvo is a tasty and nutritious savoury cake that is ideal for tea time or as a snack made from a combination of rice and lentils. For its batter, soak rice and mixed lentils (such as urad dal and chana dal) overnight. After draining the soaked grains, use Usha's hand blender to blend them together with yoghurt until they are smooth. Add carrots, green chillies, ginger paste, bottle gourd (lauki), cumin seeds, salt to taste, and other grated veggies to the batter.