Tikha Gathiya is a beloved snack in Gujarat and is made from a mixture of besan (chickpea flour), spices, and oil. The mixture is then shaped into thin, twisty strips and deep-fried until crisp. Tikha Ganthiya is often served as a snack or accompaniment to a meal and is known for its spicy and crunchy texture. Mostly Tikha gathiya is the most famous snack and is liked by everyone worldwide.
During Diwali, Tikha Gathiya is a staple treat in every household, with each family having its own unique recipe.
There are wide varieties of Gathiya available at farsan shops, including Papdi gathiya, Bhavnagri gathiya, Teekha gathiya, Methi gathiya, Palak gathiya, and more. The best way to enjoy Gujarati Gathiya from the farsan shop is with papaya or carrot sambharo, fried green chili, and kadhi chutney.
Making Gujarati Gathiya at home is not difficult, and with the right skills and a few tricks, even beginners can achieve a crisp and crunchy texture. While the batter preparation may take some time, frying the Gathiya is quick and easy. The result is well worth the effort, providing a tasty and hygienic snack that can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month.
Enjoy Tikha Gathiya with a hot masala tea or as a side dish, and make it the main ingredient in various chevdas and mixtures. The thickness of the Gathiya depends on the size of the sev maker mould and personal preference.
Follow the video and step-by-step instructions and make mouth-watering, delicious gathiya at home.
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Tikha Gathiya Recipe | Teekha Gathiya Recipe | Diwali Special – Gujarati Gathiya Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 grams Gram Flour
- 1 tsp Carom Seeds
- 1½ tbsp Red Chilli Powder
- 4 tbsp Oil
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida
- Salt as per taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Sift 250 grams of gram flour into a large bowl.
- Add ¼ tsp of asafoetida, 1 tsp of carom seeds (crush and add), salt as per taste, 1½ tbsp of red chili powder, and 4 tbsp of oil.
- Mix all the ingredients well, and the mixture should hold the shape. (This shows the oil content is proper or can add 1 tbsp more oil)
- Add water in batches and knead a semi-soft dough.
- Rest the dough for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, knead the dough well again for 10 minutes.
- Add little water at a time and knead the dough until it is soft and smooth in texture.
- Grease with oil the sev maker machine.
- Dip the spoon in water. Transfer the batter into the sev machine with the help of the spoon and close the device.
- Now press circularly, rotate the machine, and drop the gathiya into the hot oil.
- Now reduce the flame to medium. Do not flip the gathiya to the other side immediately. Let the gathiya fry for a few minutes.
- Flip and fry on both sides on a medium to high flame until golden in color.
- Store in an air-tight container and enjoy them at tea time or anytime. The gathiya stays fresh for a month.
How to make Tikha Gathiya Recipe at home Step by Step Instructions
- Sift 250 grams of gram flour into a large bowl.
- Add ¼ tsp of asafoetida, 1 tsp of carom seeds (crush and add), salt as per taste, 1½ tbsp of red chili powder, and 4 tbsp of oil.
- Mix all the ingredients well, and the mixture should hold the shape. (This shows the oil content is proper or can add 1 tbsp more oil).
- Add water in batches and knead a semi-soft dough.
- Rest the dough for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, knead the dough well again for 10 minutes.
- Add little water at a time and knead the dough until it is soft and smooth in texture.
- Grease with oil the sev maker machine.
- Dip the spoon in water. Transfer the batter into the sev machine with the help of the spoon and close the device.
- Now press circularly, rotate the machine, and drop the gathiya into the hot oil.
- Now reduce the flame to medium. Do not flip the gathiya to the other side immediately. Let the gathiya fry for a few minutes.
- Flip and fry on both sides on a medium to high flame until golden in color.
- Store in an air-tight container and enjoy them at tea time or anytime. The gathiya stays fresh for a month.