Khakhra ( Whole Wheat)
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Khakhra, a famous Gujarati snack is made from whole wheat flour, salt, oil and water. The dough is rolled out and cooked on a tava with pressure applied till crisp. Khakhras are healthy, quick to make and go with curds, chutney, Jeera Aloo and Methia Keri Sambhaar . Basically khakhra is a crispy version of roti.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
  • ghee for cooking
Instructions
  1. Combine the whole wheat flour, salt and oil in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
  2. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
  3. Roll a portion of the dough into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  4. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place a roti on it and cook on both sides for a few seconds.
  5. Apply ghee on it and cook on a slow flame until crisp using little pressure with help of a muslin cloth or with a khakhra press.
  6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make 5 more khakhras.
  7. Allow them to cool completely and store in an air-tight container.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/break-fast/khakhra-whole-wheat-13550.html