Healthy Khakhra Chaat, Whole Wheat Khakhra Chaat
by Tarla Dalal
khakhra chaat recipe | healthy khakhra chaat | quick whole wheat khakhra chaat | with 29 amazing images.
khakhra chaat recipe | healthy khakhra chaat | quick whole wheat khakhra chaat is a crunchy nourishing snack. Learn how to make healthy khakhra chaat.
Whole wheat khakhras are undisputedly nutritious! Here, we transform this healthful snack into an irresistibly tasty quick whole wheat khakhra chaat, by crushing and combining them with flavourful and crunchy veggies, lime juice and coriander.
Far too easy to make but incredibly irresistible, the healthy khakhra chaat is also chock-full of antioxidants and fibre. Keep all the ingredients ready, and mix just before serving. As an added healthy boost, add a handful of boiled mixed sprouts to this chaat. Heart patients, weight watchers and diabetics can all benefit from these nutrients and manage their blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. We would suggest 1 serving for breakfast and ½ serving at snack time.
Tips for khakhra chaat. 1. To make two cups of crushed khakhras for this recipe, you can use around eight khakhras of 7” each. 2. Serve khakhra chaat immediately as the khakhra will lose its crispness if eaten later.
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Healthy Khakhra Chaat, Whole Wheat Khakhra Chaat recipe - How to make Healthy Khakhra Chaat, Whole Wheat Khakhra Chaat
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Makes 4 servings
For Healthy Khakhra Chaat
2 cups coarsely crushed whole wheat khakhra
2 tsp oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup boiled green peas
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp lemon juice
For healthy khakhra chaat
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- To make {span class="bold1"}healthy khakhra chaat{/span}, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic, green chillies and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, green peas, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the coriander and lemon juice and mix well. Keep aside.
- Just before serving, combine the coarsely crushed khakhra and the prepared mixture and toss well.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}healthy khakhra chaat{/span} immediately.
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like khakhra chaat recipe | healthy khakhra chaat | quick whole wheat khakhra chaat | then see our collection of khakhra breakfast recipes. Khakhra 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. Below are some of my personal favorite khakhra recipes :
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what is khakhra chaat made off?
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what is khakhra chaat made off? healthy khakhra chaat is made from 2 cups coarsely crushed whole wheat khakhras, 2 tsp oil, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup boiled green peas, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, salt to taste, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) and 2 tsp lemon juice. See photo of list of ingredients of khakhra chaat.
making whole wheat khakhra
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whole wheat khakhra is easily available all over India. Given below is a few steps on how to make whole wheat khakhra. To make the dough for whole wheat Khakhra | Gujarati whole wheat khakhra | healthy whole wheat Khakhra, take a deep bowl and put 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) into it.
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Add salt to taste to taste.
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Add 1 tbsp oil to condition the dough.
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Add about 1/2 cup of water. You may require more water depending upon the quality of the flour.
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See full recipe on how to make whole wheat khakhra. Cook on a slow flame until crisp using little pressure with help of a muslin cloth or with a Khakhra press. Do not let the Khakhra puff up or else it will not be crispy.
making khakhra chaat recipe
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To make khakhra chaat recipe | healthy khakhra chaat | quick whole wheat khakhra chaat | heat 2 tsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes.
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Add 1/2 cup boiled green peas.
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Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
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Mix well. Keep aside.
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Just before serving put the 2 cups coarsely crushed whole wheat khakhras in a serving plate. Add the prepared chaat mixture.
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Serve khakhra chaat | healthy khakhra chaat | quick whole wheat khakhra chaat | immediately.
tips for khakhra chaat
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Serve khakhra chaat immediatley as the khakhra will loose its crsipness if eaten later.
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Use whole wheat khakra to make the chaat healthy.
health benefits of khakhra chaat
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Khakhra Chaat – a healthy snack.
- Whole wheat khakhras are a healthier choice than khakhra made with maida.
- The addition of green peas adds in fibre to this chaat.
- The onions and and tomatoes lend antioxidants like quercetin and lycopene along with vitamin A and vitamin C to reduce inflammation in the body.
- Garlic is known for its heart protecting benefits.
- We suggest 1 serving for breakfast and ½ serving at snack time for diabetics, heart patients and obese people aiming to lose weight.
| Energy | 204 cal |
| Protein | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 5.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 241.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 25.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 48.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 38 mg |
| Sodium | 14.5 mg |
| Potassium | 222.3 mg |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg |
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