Herbed Sticks
by Tarla Dalal
Although a variant of the humble chakli, Herbed Sticks deserves the exotic name because of the unique flavour that this finger food derives from mixed herbs, commonly used in Italian cuisine. Herbed Sticks shows how common ingredients, a spot of creativity and a little knowledge of world cuisines can help turn out unforgettable foods.
Herbed Sticks recipe - How to make Herbed Sticks
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 cups
1 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
3/4 cup maize flour (makai ka atta)
1/2 cup plain flour (maida)
1/2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
Method
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-stiff dough using little water.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and put one portion of the dough into a chakli press.
- Press out into 50mm. (2”) long strips on a flat, dry surface.
- Heat the oil in a deep kadhai and deep-fry the sticks, a few at a time, on a medium flame till they turn light brown in colour and crisp from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
- Cool and store in an air-tight container.
Nutrient values per cup
| Energy | 292 cal |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 17.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 163.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 5.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2.9 mg |
| Potassium | 97.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
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I don''t want to use maida. Please let me know can it be replaced wid gehun ka aata? I really liked this sticks n wanna make it if gehun aata does the job :(