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palak til jowar nimki recipe | Indian non fried nimki | healthy Bengali nimki | healthy snack for weight loss is a crunchy and healthy snack to satisfy your hunger pangs in between meals. Learn how to make Indian non fried nimki.

To make palak til jowar nimki, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-stiff dough using enough water. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 140 mm. (5. 5”) diameter thin circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. Cut it into 7 equal sized strips and keep aside. Repeat step 3 to make 28 more strips with the remaining 4 dough portions. Place half the strips on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 18 minutes, turning the strips at 9 minutes. Bake till the bread sticks are crisp and golden brown in colour from both the sides. Cool completely and serve or store in an air-tight container.

Small though it is, sesame is a treasure trove of iron, resplendent with a rich aroma too. Here, we have combined til and palak with a dough of jowar and whole wheat flour, to make a modified version of the traditional Bengali nimki - Indian non fried nimki.

It is also interesting to note that we have baked the healthy Bengali nimki instead of deep-frying in oil, making this scrumptious snack even healthier. Nimki is authentically rolled and shaped into a triangle, but here we have made long strips. If you wish you can shape into triangle.

This healthy snack for weight loss is a nourishing pick for diabetics and heart at 102 calories per serving. You can also gather some vitamin A, magnesium and phosphorus.

Tips for palak til jowar nimki. 1. Cut the rolled dough into long strips using a sharp knife. 2. You can serve this nimki with yoghurt paneer dip to make a healthy meal at snack time.

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Palak Til Jowar Nimki, Non Fried Bengali Nimki recipe - How to make Palak Til Jowar Nimki, Non Fried Bengali Nimki

Preparation Time:    Baking Time:  41 minutes   Baking Temperature:  180°C (360°F)   Cooking Time:    Total Time:     35Makes 35 nimkis (5 serving )
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Ingredients

For Palak Til Jowar Nimki
1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 cup jowar (white millet) flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
1/4 tsp oil for greasing
Method

For palak til jowar nimki
    For palak til jowar nimki
  1. To make palak til jowar nimki, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a semi-stiff dough using enough water.
  2. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
  3. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 140 mm. (5. 5”) diameter thin circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  4. Cut it into 7 equal sized strips and keep aside.
  5. Repeat step 3 to make 28 more strips with the remaining 4 dough portions.
  6. Place half the strips on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 18 minutes, turning the strips at 9 minutes. Bake till the bread sticks are crisp and golden brown in colour from both the sides.
  7. Cool completely and serve or store in an air-tight container.

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  1. what is like palak til jowar nimki made of? is made from 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak), 1 tbsp sesame seeds (til), 1/2 cup jowar (white millet) flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta), 1 tsp oil, salt to taste, whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling and 1/4 tsp oil for greasing. See below image of list of ingredients for palak til jowar nimki.

benefits of palak
  1. 1. Good Source of Iron : Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone, from the youngest child to the oldest adult. Cooked spinach is an excellent source of iron, a mineral that it particularly important for menstruating women, who are more at risk for iron deficiency. 17 Amazing Health Benefits of Palak, Spinach, baby spinach + Healthy Recipes.

benefits of jowar
  1. 1. Rich in Fiber : Jowar Flour is naturally high in Fibre. 100 grams of Jowar give 9.7 grams of Fibre. Try Methi Jowar Muthia. One serving of this muthia makes up for 12% of fiber intake of the day. 17 Amazing Health Benefits of Jowar Flour.

dough for palak til jowar nimki
  1. In a deep bowl put 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak).
  2. Add 1 tbsp sesame seeds (til).
  3. Add 1/2 cup jowar (white millet) flour.
  4. Add 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
  5. Add 1 tsp oil.
  6. Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
  7. Greadullay add enough water to make a semi stiff dough. We added 1/4 cup water and then 3 tablespoons more of water.
  8. Knead into a semi-stiff dough.

making palak til jowar nimki
  1. To make palak til jowar nimki recipe | Indian non fried nimki | healthy Bengali nimki | healthy snack for weight loss | divide the dough into 5 equal portions.
  2. Lightly dust the rolling board using little whole wheat flour. 
  3. Place a portion of the dough on it and flatten it. 
  4. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 140 mm (5.5" inches) thin circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  5. Cut it into 7 equal sized strips and keep aside. Note that the sides of the dough circle will not give you equal sized strips.
  6. Grease a baking tray with oil. 
  7. Place the strips on the baking tray. We got a total of 35 strips and hence used to trays to bake the nimki.
  8. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 18 minutes, turning the strips at 9 minutes. Bake till the bread sticks are crisp and golden brown in colour from both the sides. 
  9. This is how the sticks look after 9 minutes of baking. 
  10. Turn the straws over with a pair of tongs. 
  11. Bake again for 9 minutes. Your eggless Indian sticks are ready. 
  12. Put palak til jowar nimki | healthy Bengali nimki | healthy snack for weight loss | in a serving bowl and let them cool. 
  13. Serve palak til jowar nimki | Indian non fried nimki | healthy Bengali nimki | healthy snack for weight loss |

tips for palak til jowar nimki
  1. Cut the rolled dough into long strips using a sharp knife.
  2. You can serve this nimki with yoghurt paneer dip to make a healthy meal at snack time. 
     
  3. You can add 1 tsp of chilli flakes to the dough.

health benefits of palak til jowar nimki
  1. Palak Til Jowar Nimki – a non fried healthy snack. Can be stored in an air tight container for 14 days. 
  2. This baked version of nimki has fewer calories and fat as compared to its fried counterpart. 
  3. Further the trio of sesame seeds, palak and jowar add appreciable amounts of iron to boost haemoglobin levels. 
  4. Jowar flour also adds fiber which is soothing to the digestive system. 
  5. Spinach lends vitamin A which acts as an antioxidant and helps ward off harmful free radicals. 
  6. Diabetics, heart patients, weight watchers and women with PCOS can enjoy this mini snack.
Accompaniments

Apple Tea, Lebanese Apple Tea 
Fruity Iced Tea 
Honey Ginger Tea for Cold and Cough 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy102 cal
Protein3.1 g
Carbohydrates17.2 g
Fiber3 g
Fat2.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium7.5 mg

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Palak Nimki
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n_katira
 on 11 Aug 14 03:04 PM


A tsaty and crunchy iron rich snack. Though it takes a while to roast these nimkis on the tava but I was happy to know that nimkis can be made without deep frying. Thanks for the recipe.
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