The Khari biscuit is as iconic as the Irani bakeries where it is sold. This puff or fan, whatever you’d like to call it, is typically had with chai. The reason I love the khari so much is its versatility. The texture is amazing. And you can pick any topping. My favourite is mushrooms-and-cheese. Put these on your khari biscuit and you can enjoy it anytime of the day.

  • Serves

    20

    pieces

  • Cook Time

    30m

Ingredients

  • 200 gm mushrooms
  • 60 gm Amul cream
  • 60 gm Cheddar cheese
  • 50 gm green chillies
  • 20 gm butter
  • 20 khari biscuits
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated cheese and coriander for garnish

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven at 200 degree Celsius.
  2. Wash and finely chop the mushrooms, green chillies and coriander.
  3. In a pan, add the butter along with a drop of oil, and then the green chillies and mushrooms.
  4. As soon as the mushrooms are added, sprinkle salt and pepper to release the water.
  5. Once the water has evaporated, pour in the cream, followed by the cheese.
  6. Let it all boil for two minutes, until it all comes together.
  7. Transfer to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
  8. Spread a tablespoon of this mixture on each khari biscuit. Arrange them on a tray.
  9. Grate more cheese on top and bake them in the pre-heated oven for 5 minutes, so that the cheese melts and acquires a golden tinge.
  10. Serve on a platter, garnished with coriander.
Anahita Dhondy

Anahita Dhondy

A passionate champion of Parsi cuisine, award-winning chef Anahita Dhondy discovered her passion for all things culinary when she was 10. She graduated with honors in Culinary Arts from the Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad, and went on to acquire a Grande Diplome from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, London. An expert in French pastries and cuisine, Dhondy returned to India and helped launch AD Singh’s specialty Parsi restaurant SodaBottleOpenerWala, New Delhi, where she is now Chef-Partner.

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