ragi and oat crackers recipe | nachni crackers | baked ragi snack | low calorie snack |
ragi and oat crackers is sure to delight everyone – nutritious and tasty at the same time. Learn how to make nachni crackers.
These ragi and oat crackers are all the better, as they are made with wholesome ragi, oats and whole wheat flour, perked up with olive oil and other seasonings. Ragi lends iron, while olive oil gives these tasty crackers an exotic aroma and a wonderfully crisp texture too, without oodles of butter or other oils. Moreover, olive oil is a good source of MUFA which helps to reduce inflammation in the body.
To make ragi and oat crackers, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a stiff dough using enough water. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 200 mm. (8") diameter circle using whole wheat flour for rolling. Prick them all over using a fork at regular intervals and cut into approx. 50 mm. × 50 mm. (2"x 2") square pieces using a sharp knife. You will get approx. 12 pieces. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 12 more pieces using another dough portion. Arrange them on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 25 to 30 minutes or till they turn crisp from both the sides, while turning them once after 12 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly. Serve or store in an air-tight container and use as required.
Light on the stomach but crunchy to bite into, these iron rich crackers make a great snack option, whether early in the morning or in the evening during a mid-day refreshment break! Make nachni crackers in batches and enjoy them when you have time to cook.
Oats are a good source of fiber and help to manage blood sugar levels. Thus this baked ragi snack suits a diabetic menu too. Heart patients who have been advised to restrict fat and fried foods, can also reach out for these crackers to keep their hunger pangs at bay the healthy way. Look here for diabetic snacks and healthy heart snacks.
Tips for ragi and oat crackers. 1. Olive oil can be replaced with peanut oil. 2. Keep a close eye while baking as baking temperature may differ from oven to oven slightly. 3. Add sesame seeds while kneading the dough, to enhance its iron intake further.
If you are looking out for more nutritious iron rich recipes for pregnancy check these out Chawli Masoor Dal, Mini Jowar Apple and Walnut Pancake , Nachni Ladoos, Cauliflower Greens and Besan Muthia , Ragi and Oat Crackers and Matki and Jowar Paratha.
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