Beetroot Shakkarpara

Traditional savouries have a timeless appeal, yet we sometimes hesitate to indulge in these for fear of adding too many calories! however, with a little thought and experimentation it is possible to optimize the taste and calorie count of most snacks, as in the case of this beetroot shakkarpara. Here is how you can make a healthier version of the traditional shakkarpara, by adding beetroot and baking the shakkarpara instead of deep-frying.

Beetroot Shakkarpara

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Beetroot Shakkarpara recipe - How to make Beetroot Shakkarpara

Preparation Time:    Baking Time:  35 to 40 minutes   Baking Temperature:  200°C (400°F)   Cooking Time:    Total Time:     3Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients
Method
    Method
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using little water.
  2. Divide the dough into 6 equal portion and roll out each portion into a 175 mm. (7") diameter circle using whole wheat flour for rolling.
  3. Prick the surface with a fork at regular intervals.
  4. Cut into 25 mm. (1") diamond shaped pieces and keep aside.
  5. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 12 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour, turning all the shakkarparas once in 6 minutes.
  6. Repeat step 5 to make one more batch of shakkarpara.
  7. Cool and store in an air-tight container.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy101 cal
Protein3.3 g
Carbohydrates17 g
Fiber3.4 g
Fat2.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium7.9 mg

Reviews

Beetroot Shakkarpara
 on 23 Dec 19 10:58 AM
5

It''s an awesome recipe... my 3 year old daughter loves it... it''s also healthy
Beetroot Shakkarpara
 on 08 May 16 09:26 PM
3

How many days do these last?
Tarla Dalal
23 Dec 19 11:54 AM
   You can store them in an air tight container for upto 3 weeks