Khakhra

Khakhra
Khakhra
Place of origin	India
Region or state	Gujarat
Main ingredients	Mat bean, wheat flour
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Originating from the state of Gujarat, as part of Jain Gujarati cuisine in India, Khakhara’s are thin crackers made from mat bean, wheat flour and oil. It is served usually during breakfast. khakhra’s are individually hand-made and roasted to provide a delicious, crunchy and healthy snack enjoyed with a selection of pickles and chutneys.

Varieties

Khakhra is made in several varieties such methi, jeera, Bajri, Math and masala to name a few ^[1]

Commercially prepared khakhra

Khakhra with peanut chutney powder.

Methi (Fenugreek)
Punjabi Masala
Jeera
Chilly Garlic
Black Pepper
Plain Salted
Spicy Dhaniya
Paprika
Pani Puri (Gol Gappa)
Desi Ghee
Chocolate
Bajra Methi
Ajwain
Kothmir Marcha
Falhari
Kothmir - Marcha
Chat masala
Pudina
Tomato
pavbhaji
Dabeli
Manchurian
Thepla - methi khakhra
chilly chat
Tulsi
Vanila
Nachos
Vada Pav

Preparation

There are variation in the preparation methods but generally the following method is observed : Wheat flour,(and/or refined flour), salt and masala are mixed. Oil, water or milk are added and knead to make a soft dough. This dough is then rolled into small balls and are flattened. This actually looks similar to the chapatis or raw Flattened bread. Now this is then heated and roasted on slow heat and pressed via wooden press, till it becomes crisp and light brown in color. Cooled and stored in a container.

References

↑ "Snack Attack". Retrieved 5 October 2014.

External links

Khakhra in India

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Khakhra

Varieties

Preparation

See also

References

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