Spicy Pudina Khakhra (Diabetic and Low Calorie Snack) Video by Tarla Dalal

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This Gujarati staple is traditionally made and served with a lot of ghee. Here is a healthier version made using just 1 teaspoon of oil. Mint and chillies add flavour to this popular snack, one of my favorites. Use innovative toppings for added taste. Carry them with you on your travels and you'll find it much easier to make new friends!

Recipe Description for Pudina Khakhra, Healthy Weight Loss Khakhra

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Makes 10 khakras
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Ingredients

For Pudina Khakhra
1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 tbsp chopped green chillies
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 tsp roasted and coarsely crushed cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
2 1/2 tsp oil for cooking

Method

For pudina khakhra

To make {span class="bold1"}pudina khakhra{/span}, combine the mint leaves and green chillies along with ¼ cup of water in a mixer and blend to a smooth paste.
Combine all the remaining ingredients, including the mint paste, in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using water as required.
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
Roll out a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter thin circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook it on a slow flame till pink spots appear on both the sides.
Apply 1/4 tsp of oil and continue cooking the khakhra on a slow flame, while pressing with a folded muslin cloth or a khakhra press, till it turns crisp and brown from both the sides.
Repeat steps 4 to 6 to make 9 more khakhras.
Cool and store the {span class="bold1"}pudina khakhra{/span} in an air-tight container.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Diabetic Snacks