Khakhra is a thin cracker common in the Gujarati cuisines of western India, especially among Jains. It is made from wheat flour, chopped methi/fenugreek leaves, some spices, and oil. It is served usually during breakfast.
Ingredients
2 cups wheat flour/ Gehun ka atta/ Godhi Hittu
3/4 cup finely chopped methi/ fenugreek leaves
1 tbsp white sesame seeds/ til
1/4 tsp turmeric powder/ Haldi
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
Salt to taste
3 tsp oil
Oil for roasting
Wheat flour for dusting
Procedure
Put wheat flour, chopped methi, salt, red chilli powder. turmeric powder, sesame seeds, in a bowl.
Mix with your hands, add 3 tsp oil, and mix again.
Combine all the ingredients and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
Divide the dough into equal portions and make balls
Roll out a portion of the ball and make a thin roti using little flour for dusting
Heat one pan/ griddle and cook rolled khakra on a low flame till pink spots appear on both sides
Continue cooking the khakra on a low flame, adding little oil, while pressing with a folded napkin or wooden press till it turns crisp and golden brown spots appear on both the sides
Store in an airtight container once it comes to room temperature
Enjoy hot coffee or chai.
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