Baked Papdi ( Microwave Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
If you want to enjoy your favourite snacks sans any guilt, you need to just use smart cooking methods. In this recipe, you will find out how to make delicious, crunchy Baked Papdi using the microwave. Once you have the dough, each batch of 20 takes just a few minutes to bake, so you can prepare large batches and store them in airtight containers, to make delicious sev puri or to use as a base for any of your favourite toppings.
Baked Papdi ( Microwave Recipe) recipe - How to make Baked Papdi ( Microwave Recipe)
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Makes 40 papadis
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/2 tsp crushed cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-stiff dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 40 equal portions.
- Roll 20 portions each into a 50 mm. (2”) diameter circle. Prick each papdi with a fork at regular intervals.
- Place the 20 rolled portions on a microwave turntable taking care that the puris do not touch each other.
- Microwave the papdis on high for 1 minute. Turn the papdis and again microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Once again turn the papdis and again microwave on high for 2 more minutes.
- Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make 20 more papdis in one more batch.
- Remove and allow it to cool slightly.
- Store in an air-tight container. Use as required
| Energy | 13 cal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 0.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3.3 mg |
| Sodium | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 3.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |