Bajra Khakhra Using Olive Oil
by Tarla Dalal
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bajra khakhra using olive oil is one of the popular khakhra recipes being made at home in India. Learn to make crispy spicy bajra flour khakhra.
bajra khakhra using olive oil is made with 100% bajra flour. Bajra along with sesame seeds make these khakhras a good source of iron – a key nutrient required to supply oxygen to all parts of the body.
Kirana stores sell khakhra all over the country. So what is the issue with them? You can find a bajra khakhra available in the market saying zero oil bajra khakhra. In reality the store puts processed seed oils into the dough and then cooks them without any oil.
Here we have cooked bajra khakhra using olive oil. This is a game changer and makes the khakhra an extremely healthy snack for all including diabetics, heart and weight loss individuals.
We also have a healthy bajra khakhra recipe made with a mix of bajra and whole wheat flour cooked in ghee which you must also try.
Tips for bajra khakhra using olive oil. 1. Cool and store the bajra khakhras in an air-tight container. 2. After you cook the khakhra, remember to put a weight on top of it like a bowl to prevent the khakhra from losing its shape and it stays flat.
Enjoy bajra khakhra using olive oil recipe | black millet khakhra | crispy spicy bajra flour khakhra | with step by step photos.
Bajra Khakhra Using Olive Oil recipe - How to make Bajra Khakhra Using Olive Oil
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 8 khakhras
For Bajra Khakhra
3/4 cup bajra (black millet) flour
3/4 tsp ginger (adrak)
3/4 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp white sesame seeds (til)
3 1/2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
For bajra khakhra
- For bajra khakhra
- To make {span class="bold1"}bajra khakhra using olive oil{/span}, combine the bajra flour, ginger green chilli paste, garlic, sesame seeds, olive oil and salt.
- Add enough hot water and knead well into a firm dough.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each on a floured surface into a 125 mm. (5") diameter thin circle.
- Heat a tava (griddle), cook one side of the khakhra for 30 seconds, flip, grease with olive oil and repeat on the other side of the khakhra.
- Continue cooking the khakhra on a slow flame, while pressing with a khakhra press or a folded muslin cloth, till it turns crisp and golden brown spots appear on both sides.
- Repeat for the remaining to make 7 more khakhras.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}bajra khakhra using olive oil{/span} as a healthy snack.
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- like bajra khakhra using olive oil recipe | black millet khakhra | crispy spicy bajra flour khakhra | which are popular Gujarati dry snacks. They are thin, crispy and generally healthy as they are roasted on the tava without the use of fat or just minimal fat. The khakhra dough can be made with a myriad of flour, leafy greens, spices and condiments. You can make them in quantity and stored in a container. Also, they stay fresh for a long time and can be carried along. Infact, they are a perfect travel food too. Check out this collection of Khakhras recipes. Below are some of my personal favorite khakhra recipes:
what is bajra khakhra using olive oil made of ?
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what is bajra khakhra using olive oil made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for bajra khakhra using olive oil.
dough for bajra khakhra using olive oil
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To make the dough for bajra khakhra using olive oil recipe | black millet khakhra | crispy spicy bajra flour khakhra | in a deep glass bowl put 1/2 cup bajra (black millet) flour. Bajra flour : Bajra flour is high in protein and is a complete protein for vegetarians when combined with dal. So as a Vegetarian, include bajra in your diet. Bajra is a great option for those on a gluten free diet. Bajra is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance which is good for Diabetics and healthy heart but to be had in restricted quantity and had with low fat curds or raita to minimise the carb impact. See here for the 18 benefits of bajra flour and why you should have it.
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Add 3/4 tsp ginger (adrak) green chilli paste.
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Add 3/4 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun).
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Add 1 tbsp white sesame seeds (til).
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Add 2 tsp olive oil.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
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Add enough hot water to make a firm dough. We have used approx 1/4 cup of water first and then added 1 to 2 tablespoons more of water. The water must be hot to help in binding as we are using 100% bajra.
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Knead well into a firm dough.
making bajra khakhra using olive oil on tava
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Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
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Sprinkle a little whole wheat flour on the rolling surface.
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Take a portion of the dough and flatten it between your palms.
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Roll each on a floured surface into a 125 mm. (5") diameter thin circle.
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Heat a tava (griddle).
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Place the rolled out Khakhra dough on it.
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Cook the bottom of the khakhra on medium heat for 30 seconds.
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Grease the top with olive oil.
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Flip over.
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Continue cooking the khakhra on a slow flame, while pressing with a khakhra press or a folded muslin cloth, till it turns crisp and golden brown spots appear on both sides.
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Your khakhra is cooked and golden brown in colour. Repeat for the remaining to make 6 more bajra khakhra using olive oil | black millet khakhra | crispy spicy bajra flour khakhra |
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Serve bajra khakhra using olive oil | black millet khakhra | crispy spicy bajra flour khakhra | as a healthy snack.
tips for bajra khakhra using olive oil on tava
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Cool and store the bajra khakhra using olive oil in an air-tight container upto 15 days.
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We first partially cook all the khakhara on both sides without oil on a slow flame. Then we cook the khakhras at a later time.
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After you cook the khakhra, remember to put a weight on top of it like a bowl to prevent the khakhra from loosing its shape and it stays flat.
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Collage of healthy khakhras. Image from top to bottom quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra, Bajra khakra, Bajra khakra using olive oil,
| Energy | 60 cal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 3.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 12.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 6 mcg |
| Calcium | 16.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 34.1 mg |
| Sodium | 98.1 mg |
| Potassium | 34.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |