Quinoa Red Chawli Leaves Khakhra
by Tarla Dalal
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quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra is a healthy khakhra made using red chawli leaves. Learn to make quinoa laal math khakhra.
Well, you’re sure to have tasted plain whole wheat flour khakhras as well as those perked up with ingredients like cumin, garlic, fenugreek leaves etc.
Here is a healthy and tasty quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra that’s mind-bogglingly unique. Made of a mix of flours including quinoa flour and oats flour, this quinoa laal math khakhra is fortified with red chawli leaves, sesame seeds and other flavour-enhancing ingredients.
It is so tasty that you will love munching on red amaranth leaves khakhra. And best of all, it is awesomely healthy too! Quinoa increases your energy levels as it is rich in protein, while red chawli leaves are loaded with iron, potassium and vitamins C and E.
Apart from boosting the iron content, sesame seeds elevate the aroma, and add to the crunchiness of the quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra. Burgeoning with nutrients, this yummy khakhra is a wonderful way to silence your hunger pangs, especially when you are in office.
Make quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra in batches and store in an airtight container to use as and when required. Try other khakhra recipes like Rajgira Buckwheat Brown Rice Flour Khakhra or Oats Methi Multiflour Khakhra.
Enjoy quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra recipe | quinoa laal math khakhra | healthy red amaranth leaves khakhra | with step by step photos.
Quinoa Red Chawli Leaves Khakhra recipe - How to make Quinoa Red Chawli Leaves Khakhra
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 10 khakras
For Quinoa Red Chawli Leaves Khakhra
1/2 cup quinoa flour
5 tbsp chopped red chawli leaves (laal math)
1/2 cup oats flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
salt to taste
2 tsp olive oil
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
2 1/2 tsp olive oil for brushing
For quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra
- For quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra
- To make {span class="bold1"}quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra{/span}, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water
- Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
- Roll out a portion of dough into a thin 175 mm (7”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the khakhra on a slow flame till pink spots appear on both the sides.
- Continue cooking the khakhra on a slow flame using ¼ tsp olive oil while pressing with a khakhra press or a folded muslin cloth, till it turns crisp and golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Cool and serve or store the {span class="bold1"}quinoa red chawli leaves khakhras{/span} in an air-tight container. Use as required.
like quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra
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like quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra recipe | quinoa laal math khakhra | healthy red amaranth leaves 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:
- bajra khakhra recipe | Indian style bajra til khakhra | bajre ka khakhra | healthy snack - bajra khakhra |
- Spicy Pudina Khakhras
- Soya Sesame Khakhra
what is quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra made of ?
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what is quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for quinoa oats khakhra.
washing and chopping Red Chawli Leaves ?
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Red Chawli leaves is a popular leafy vegetable grown all over India. They are found all around the year with peak season being Summer. The leaves are ready for harvesting post 4-6 weeks of sowing. The young leaves are slightly astringent when raw, but mildly nutty. Mature leaves are usually used to make an array of dishes similar to how other edible leafy vegetables are used.
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Remove the stems of the red chawli leaves.
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Put the leaves in a bowl of water and wash them.
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Drain them.
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Chop them. Chopped red chawli.
benefits of Red Chawli Leaves
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1. Red chawli leaves are a good source of fibre and thus a regular consumption will help ease constipation. The best way to consume them is in the form of salads.
2. Rich in vitamin C and E, these leaves carry cancer protective activity. The bear the capability of fighting against the free radicals and harmful cancer cells.
3. Iron is another mineral it is rich in. It helps build haemoglobin levels.
4. They contain high concentration of antioxidants which helps reduce inflammation in the body.
5. If you are looking to build strong bones, then do add a handful of these leaves to your daily, as they are a good source of calcium.
6. Being very low on calorie scale, they make a great choice for weight watchers.
7. A pregnant women too can add this to her diet. They abound in folate, which are known to prevent neural tube defects in newborn.
8. They are a good source of potassium which help to regulate heartrate.
9. High amounts of vitamin A in these leaves acts as eye health boosters.
10. The phytosterols in the leaves aid in maintain the cholesterollevels in the blood within limits.
dough for quinoa vegetable khakhra
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In a bowl put 1/2 cup quinoa flour.
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Add 5 tbsp chopped red chawli leaves (laal math).
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Add 1/2 cup oats flour.
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Add 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
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Add 1 tsp sesame seeds (til).
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Add 1/2 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
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Add 1/2 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add 2 tsp olive oil.
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Add enough water to make a semi-soft dough. We added 1/4 cup water and then 2 more tablespoons.
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Knead into a semi-soft dough.
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Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
making quinoa oats khakhra
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To make quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra recipe | quinoa laal math khakhra | healthy red amaranth leaves khakhra | roll out a portion of dough into a thin 125 mm (5”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Heat a non-stick 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 flame for 30 seconds or until pinks spots appear.
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Flip over.
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Grease the khakhra with olive oil, flip over and cook the other side for 30 seconds.
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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 9 more quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra | quinoa oats veg khakhra | healthy red chawli leaves khakhra |
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Serve quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra | quinoa laal math khakhra | healthy red amaranth leaves khakhra | as a healthy snack.
tips for quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra
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We first partially cook on a slow flame all the khakhara on both sides without oil. Then we cook the quinoa red chawli leaves khakhra at one 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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Cool and store the quinoa laal math khakhra | healthy red amaranth leaves khakhra | in an air-tight container upto 15 days.
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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 | 70 cal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 3.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 8.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27.1 mg |
| Sodium | 0.7 mg |
| Potassium | 27.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Apart from making red chawli leaves bhaji, I never thought it can be transformed into such healthy and delicious snack. My family is so hooked to this khakhra and all the binge is guilt-free.