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Baked Karela Crackers

Crunchy, tasty Karela crackers are not just baked but also have high nutritional value which are apt for people looking for diabetic friendly recipe.

Course

snack

Cuisine

north indian

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

pieces

Ingredients

1 cup All Purpose Flour Maida
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbsp Cumin seeds
2 tbsp Milk Powder
1 tbsp cornflour
3/4 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp Melted Butter
4 tbsp canola oil
1 pinch sugar
salt to taste
Oil for basting

Spices :

1 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
1 sprig Chopped Curry Leaves
1 tbsp Roasted Sesame
2 Chopped Green Chilies optional
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
1 bitter gourd peeled and grated
water to knead

Course

snack

Cuisine

north indian

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

pieces

Ingredients

1 cup All Purpose Flour Maida
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbsp Cumin seeds
2 tbsp Milk Powder
1 tbsp cornflour
3/4 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp Melted Butter
4 tbsp canola oil
1 pinch sugar
salt to taste
Oil for basting

Spices :

1 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
1 sprig Chopped Curry Leaves
1 tbsp Roasted Sesame
2 Chopped Green Chilies optional
1/2 tsp asafoetida
1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
1 bitter gourd peeled and grated
water to knead

Instructions

Take a large mixing bowl and sieve the flours twice with soda, cornflour, salt, milk powder.
Add a pinch of sugar, cumin seeds and mix well with a spoon or fork.
Heat canola oil and butter together and cool for 2-3 mins and add to the flour.
Mix the flour and rub the oil-butter mix into the flour to makes crumbs.
Now add all the spices and mix well.
Sprinkle some warm water and knead to make a slightly stiff dough. Cover the dough with a muslin cloth and let it rest for 5 mins
Preheat oven to 180 Degree C for 10 mins and line a baking tray with parchment paper and keep aside.
Roll the dough into a half inch thick disc.
Cut into round shapes using a cookie cutter.
Poke the round shaped crackers with a fork, and place them on the lined baking tray.
Brush oil on top with a silicon/ oil brush.
Bake for 12-15 mins at 180 deg c. flip them once , baste them again with a brush and bake for 5 mins at 150 degree C till golden brown.
Cool them on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Serving Suggestions : This Baked Karela Crackers would be great with Tamarind and Dates Chutney or just enjoy them with tea or coffee.

Change It Up: You can also add Spinach or Fresh Fenugreek for further taste options.

If you liked this recipe, then try making at home and give your family a gift of good health and wellness. Share your views and feedback with me in comments below.

Love : Shaheen