Khichu (Gujarati Steamed Rice Cake)

Method

1. 1Bring water to a boil with cumin, sesame, ajwain, chilli, ginger and salt.
2. 2Lower heat, sprinkle rice and moong dal flour in slowly while stirring — no lumps.
3. 3Mix vigorously till it pulls together into a soft sticky paste.
4. 4Cover and steam on lowest heat for 8 minutes till the paste loses its raw taste.
5. 5Spoon onto plates while warm; drizzle oil, lemon and dust chilli powder.
6. 6Scatter coriander; eat with hands — chewy, savoury and protein-friendly.